Rays rout Blue Jays 13-0
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Tampa Bay pitcher Ryan Pepiot was really good Sunday, throwing seven scoreless innings, so the Rays offense didn't really have to do a lot. They d
Manager Kevin Cash says the players have reason to feel good about themselves and the way they have been performing.
This series sweep has significant implications for the Blue Jays, dropping their record to 25-27 and pushing them further down the American League East standings, as they now sit in third, six games behind the No. 1 seed New York Yankees (31-20). The team's inconsistency continues to be a concern as they approach the midseason mark.
The Blue Jays knew well in advance that Sunday’s game was going to be difficult. And things certainly turned out that way as Toronto suffered a 13-0 loss to Tampa Bay amid intense Florida heat.
Notes | Despite extreme heat, the right-hander works seven strong innings, allowing only three hits and one walk.
Manoah could be an important part of this season's future, while Mason Fluharty may get a chance now for Toronto.