Blue Jays open 3-game series with the Rays

TL;DR

The Toronto Blue Jays face the Tampa Bay Rays in a three-game series starting Monday at 7:07 p.m. EDT. The Rays lead the AL East with a 26-13 record, while the Blue Jays are third at 18-22.

Key points

Blue Jays face Rays in a three-game series
Game starts at 7:07 p.m. EDT on Monday
Rays lead AL East with 26-13 record
Blue Jays are third in AL East at 18-22
Drew Rasmussen and Kevin Gausman are starting pitchers

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Tampa Bay Rays (26-13, first in the AL East) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (18-22, third in the AL East)

Toronto; Monday, 7:07 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Drew Rasmussen (2-1, 2.95 ERA, 0.90 WHIP, 37 strikeouts); Blue Jays: Kevin Gausman (2-2, 3.28 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 43 strikeouts)

LINE: Blue Jays -137, Rays +115; over/under is 7 1/2 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Blue Jays host the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday to open a three-game series.

Toronto has an 18-22 record overall and a 12-9 record in home games. The Blue Jays have a 2-6 record in games decided by one run.

Tampa Bay has a 26-13 record overall and a 12-9 record in road games. The Rays have a 6-1 record in games when they hit at least two home runs.

Monday's game is the fourth meeting between these teams this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has two home runs, 19 walks and 17 RBIs while hitting .308 for the Blue Jays. Daulton Varsho is 12 for 38 with two doubles, a home run and two RBIs over the last 10 games.

Jonathan Aranda has five doubles, seven home runs and 29 RBIs for the Rays. is 8 for 34 with three home runs over the past 10 games.

Q&A

What time does the Blue Jays vs. Rays game start?

The game starts at 7:07 p.m. EDT on Monday.

Who are the starting pitchers for the Blue Jays and Rays?

Drew Rasmussen will pitch for the Rays, and Kevin Gausman will pitch for the Blue Jays.

What are the current records of the Blue Jays and Rays?

The Rays have a record of 26-13, while the Blue Jays are at 18-22.