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Rays host the Blue Jays, look to continue home win streak
TL;DR
The Tampa Bay Rays host the Toronto Blue Jays in St. Petersburg, aiming to extend their home win streak. The game features pitchers Kevin Gausman for the Blue Jays and Drew Rasmussen for the Rays.
Key points
- Rays host Blue Jays in St. Petersburg
- Game starts at 6:40 p.m. EDT
- Rays aim to continue home win streak
- Kevin Gausman and Drew Rasmussen are starting pitchers
- Rays are 22-12, Blue Jays are 16-19
Tampa Bay RaysToronto Blue JaysKevin GausmanDrew Rasmussen
Toronto Blue Jays (16-19, third in the AL East) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (22-12, second in the AL East)
St. Petersburg, Florida; Tuesday, 6:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Blue Jays: Kevin Gausman (2-2, 3.32 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, 40 strikeouts); Rays: Drew Rasmussen (2-1, 2.64 ERA, 0.81 WHIP, 32 strikeouts)
LINE: Rays -127, Blue Jays +107; over/under is 7 1/2 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Rays will try to keep an eight-game home win streak alive when they take on the Toronto Blue Jays.
Tampa Bay has a 22-12 record overall and a 12-4 record at home. Rays pitchers have a collective 3.68 ERA, which ranks third in the AL.
Toronto has a 6-11 record in road games and a 16-19 record overall. The Blue Jays are 11-7 in games when they record at least eight hits.
Tuesday's game is the second time these teams match up this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Yandy Diaz leads the Rays with a .322 batting average, and has three doubles, a triple, five home runs, 13 walks and 21 RBIs. Jonathan Aranda is 14 for 38 with three home runs and nine RBIs over the last 10 games.
Ernie Clement has 13 doubles, a home run and nine RBIs for the Blue Jays. is 10 for 37 with five home runs over the past 10 games.
Q&A
What time does the Rays vs. Blue Jays game start on Tuesday?
The game starts at 6:40 p.m. EDT on Tuesday.
What are the current records of the Rays and Blue Jays?
The Rays have a record of 22-12, while the Blue Jays are 16-19.
Who are the starting pitchers for the Rays and Blue Jays?
Kevin Gausman will pitch for the Blue Jays, and Drew Rasmussen will pitch for the Rays.
