Lukes Rehabs as Jays Fall 6-4
Published on May 20, 2026 under Florida State League (FSL)
Dunedin Blue Jays News Release
Dunedin, FL - The Dunedin Blue Jays surrendered an early lead and couldn't complete a late comeback in a 6-4 loss to the Ft. Myers Mighty Mussels on Wednesday night at TD Ballpark in their series opener.
KEY PERFORMERS
RHP Blake Purnell (5 IP, 3 R, 2 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 4 K) allowed two earned runs across five frames in his Blue Jays debut.
DH Nathan Lukes (0-for-0, RBI, 2 BB) brought home a run on a sac fly and walked twice in his first game on MLB Rehab Assignment.
SS JoJo Parker (2-for-5, RBI, R) doubled and scored in the 4th then ripped an RBI single in the 9th.
The Blue Jays No. 2 prospect has been on base in nine straight games, over which he's batting .313 with a .925 OPS.
3B Aldo Gaxiola (2-for-4, RBI) slapped an RBI single in the 4th at 105.5 MPH as part of a two-hit night.
Gaxiola has a hit in six straight and has reached base in 13 straight.
Over 13 games in May, he's batting .340 with 2 HR and 11 RBI.
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- Scarborough, Mets Hold on in 9th for 4-3 Win vs. Cardinals - St. Lucie Mets
- Hammerheads Come from Behind in 9-4 Win over Daytona - Jupiter Hammerheads
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