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Blue Jays' Montoyo, Borucki suspended for hitting Kiermaier with pitch

The Toronto Blue Jays and Tampa Bay Rays will not face one another for the rest of this season, but their final series has had a lasting effect.

Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo has been suspended one game and relief pitcher Ryan Borucki has been handed a three-game punishment for hitting centrefielder Kevin Kiermaier with a pitch in Wednesday's rubber match between Toronto and Tampa Bay.

#BlueJays Montoyo said he was suspended one game for Wednesday’s actions vs. #Rays, as his pitcher was ejected.

Borucki is getting a 3-game suspension and a fine.