Blue Jays held in check by Smyly, Rays

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TORONTO — The Rays have lost just one season series to the Blue Jays since 2007. They might be closing in on making sure that streak does not end any time soon.

Tampa Bay’s lineup erupted for nine runs and lefty Drew Smyly continued his recent turnaround by allowing two runs over six strong innings in a 9-2 victory over Toronto on Tuesday night at Rogers Centre. The Rays lead the season series against Toronto, 7-5, with seven games remaining.

Six players in the Rays’ starting lineup had at least two hits. Logan Forsythe led off the game with a homer as he finished 3-for-6 with a pair of RBIs and two runs scored. Evan Longoria also enjoyed a three-hit night with three RBIs and Tampa Bay scored nine or more runs for the second time this month.

Veteran right-hander Marco Estrada took the loss for …

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