The Toronto Blue Jays (79-61) host the Tampa Bay Rays (78-61) at Rogers Centre on Tuesday in a doubleheader. The Blue Jays lead the series 1-0 after winning 3-2 on Monday, their fifth head-to-head victory in 11 games this season. Reliever Tim Mayza was credited with the win after throwing 0.1 scoreless innings, and Jordan Romano earned his 33rd save with a scoreless ninth. Bo Bichette’s on-base streak hit 11 as he went 2 for 3 with a home run and three RBIs in the win. Manuel Margot was 2 for 4 with a double and one RBI for the Rays.
AT THE PLATE
Over the last five games, Tampa Bay has averaged only 2.8 runs a game, down from their season average of 4.2, while slashing worse across the board (.229/.285/.295). Toronto is averaging only 4.6 runs per game in the last five, consistent with their season average.
HOME AND AWAY
Tampa Bay is on a three-game losing streak on the road, bringing their record to 31-37 in 2022. The Rays have scored 4.3 runs per game away from home, while allowing 4.2 runs. Toronto has gone 39-29 at their home ballpark this season, averaging 4.4 runs per game while surrendering 4.5. Toronto is 6-4 in the last 10 games between the AL East rivals at Rogers Centre with an average scoreline of 4.8-3.8.
STANDINGS UPDATE
The Rays are third in the AL East, six games behind the division-leading Yankees. They currently occupy one of the Wild Card spots, sitting third with a magic number of zero. The Blue Jays are second in the AL East, five games behind the Yankees. They currently occupy one of the Wild Card spots, sitting second.
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