After scoring 20 points to end a five-game losing streak, toronto blue jays Will try to keep attacking on Wednesday night tampa bay rays in St. Petersburg, Florida
this blue bird 27 hits Tuesday to beat Rays 20-1, splits first two innings of four-inning series
“It’s getting a little ugly,” Rays manager kevin cash said
George Springer went 4 for 5 with a homer, a triple, two RBIs and three runs.
“It’s good to see some positives on our side,” Springer said. “It’s just a good day. Hope to develop more.”
this blue bird Nine runs and three home runs in the ninth inning — including a grand slam from Vladimir Guerrero Jr., which gave him six RBIs in the game — came against two position players. Luke Raley pitched from first to 1 2/3 innings in the eighth, catcher Christian Bethancourt pitched a third
“It’s not my favorite place,” Reilly said. “I told them before that I was rocked in high school, so I couldn’t imagine what these guys would do to me if I tried to pitch. So try to throw the ball over home plate and save our bullpen.”
The 19-point loss margin was the largest in franchise history. The worst was a 22-4 loss to the Boston Red Sox on July 23, 2002.
this blue bird Left-handed Yusuke Kikuchi (5-1, 4.08 ERA) is scheduled to start Wednesday.In six career games, five starts, vs. Rayshe is 4-0 with a 1.80 ERA
Lefty Sean McClanahan (7-0, 2.05 ERA) will be at Rays. In seven career games against Toronto, McClanahan is 3-2 with a 2.65 ERA
this blue bird Tuesday’s blowout came after they lost seven or their previous eight games, including a 4-6 loss at home in six of their last seven games.
Toronto center outfielder Kevin Kiermaier visits the place he played for Toronto for 10 years for the first time Rays. this blue bird win two of three games Rays last month in toronto
“I told ( Rays) Last year when they didn’t sign me, I said, ‘I’ll make you guys miss me next year. I’m going to make you guys miss me, whether you admit it or not,” Kiermaier said. “So who knows if they do; they’re doing just fine without me, so. …
Kiermeier went 2-of-8 from the field with one RBI in the first two games of the series.
Rays Right-hander Tyler Glasnow (strained left oblique) will start Saturday, pitching for the first time this season.That’s a boost to a rotation that lost Jeffrey Springs (Tommy John surgery) and Drew Rasmussen (flexor strain) to long-term issues
“Regardless of the injury, I think it’s important to have Tyler Glasnow back no matter what,” McClanahan said. “The guy has been doing everything he can to get back as soon as possible. We’re excited to see what he can do for us, and what we know he can do for us.”
Toronto right-hander Adam Cimber (right rhomboid strain) returned from the injured list Tuesday and pitched a scoreless ninth inning. Infielder Ernie Clemente was promoted to the major league roster. Right-hander Thomas Hatch and infielder Otto Lopez were drafted to Triple-A Buffalo, and right-hander Mitch White (right elbow inflammation/right shoulder fatigue) was transferred to IL for 60 days.
–Field-level media