Jays drop series finale to Rangers behind strong Perez start


              Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher David Phelps throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
            
              Toronto Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr., left, and Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim react after the final strike ending the baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. The Rangers won 4-1. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
            
              Texas Rangers out fielders Josh Smith, left, Leody Taveras, center, and Bubba Thompson dance together after the final out of the baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. The Rangers won 4-1. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
            
              Texas Rangers closer Jose Leclerc (25) is congratulated by teammate catcher Jonah Heim after logging the final strike to end a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
            
              Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher David Phelps throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
            
              Toronto Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr., left, and Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim react after the final strike ending the baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. The Rangers won 4-1. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
            
              Texas Rangers out fielders Josh Smith, left, Leody Taveras, center, and Bubba Thompson dance together after the final out of the baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. The Rangers won 4-1. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
            
              Texas Rangers closer Jose Leclerc (25) is congratulated by teammate catcher Jonah Heim after logging the final strike to end a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
            
              Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Trevor Richards throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
            
              Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Yusei Kikuchi, of Japan, throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
            
              Texas Rangers interim manager Tony Beasley, left, congratulates Corey Seager (5) after Seager scored on single by Nathaniel Lowe during the first inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
            
              Texas Rangers' Adolis Garcia gestures as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run that also scored teammate Nathaniel Lowe during the third inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
            
              Texas Rangers starting pitcher Martin Perez throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
            
              Former President George W. Bush gives a thumbs-up after the first pitch to recognize the 21st anniversary of Patriot Day before a baseball game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
            
              Former President George W. Bush, right, looks on as Andita Pollozani throws out the the first ceremonial pitch to recognize the 21st anniversary of Patriot Day before a baseball game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Jays drop series finale to Rangers behind strong Perez start