Sep 27, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Mikie Mahtook (27) rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against Toronto Blue Jays in the third inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
TORONTO (AP) -- Josh Donaldson hit a solo home run with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, connecting for No. 41 this year and sending the playoff-bound Toronto Blue Jays over the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 Sunday in their final regular season home game.
The Blue Jays, already set to make their first postseason appearance since 1993, moved closer to clinching the AL East title.
Donaldson tagged Steve Geltz (2-6) for Toronto's majors-leading 222nd homer this year.
Justin Smoak had three hits, including a two-run homer, as the Blue Jays finished an AL-best 53-28 at home.
Brett Cecil (4-5) pitched the top of the ninth, then Donaldson delighted the crowd at Rogers Centre with his drive.
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