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- Updated: August 10, 2016
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 Toronto after he allowed three runs — two earned — on seven hits and four walks, which matched his season high. Estrada lost for the second time in his last four decisions, but he did not receive much help from his bullpen as Danny Barnes and Scott Feldman combined to allow six runs in relief.
“Nice bounce back win against a very difficult pitcher throughout the league and obviously he’s made it difficult for us,” Rays manager Kevin Cash said.
Estrada lost for the second time in his last four decisions but did not receive much help from his bullpen as Danny Barnes and Scott Feldman combined to allow six runs in relief.
“It’s just one of those days,” Estrada said. “It’s a good team over there but we didn’t play as well as we could have. I thought a lot of things went their way and obviously, I didn’t pitch a good game. I’ve got to be better. I can’t just go five innings. My goal is …
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