The Tampa Bay Rays took to the road on Monday with their sights set firmly on collecting their first winning road trip since June 17-21, when they took four of five from the Nationals and Indians. They also set out with an opportunity to get back to .500 and then some. The Rays, however, were unsuccessful in both endeavors, and ended the road trip with a 3-4 record after being chewed up and spit out by the unrelenting Blue Jays of Toronto
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Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Jays Clinch Postseason Berth in 10-8 Win Over the Rays
The highly anticipated marquee matchup between Chris Archer and David Price certainly did not live up to billing on Saturday afternoon. In the end, the 18 run contest ultimately benefitted Toronto, as the Blue Jays won 10-8. Toronto, the top scoring team in the Majors, never trailed after a five run first inning and punched their ticket to the playoffs for the first time in 22 years.
Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Jays Slug Their Way to 5-3 Win
While the Tampa Bay Rays were able to tag RA Dickey for two first inning runs Friday night, the top team in the AL East had plenty of answers, as the Blue Jays took the first game of a three-game series by a 5-3 margin. The Rays are now 3-2 on their final road trip of the season.
The New What Next: Rays vs. Blue Jays ― A Series Preview
The Tampa Bay Rays packed their belongings and exited the tin can like confines of Fenway Park after winning three of four against the Boston Red Sox. Next stop Toronto, where the Rays will take on David Price and the Blue Jays, in their last road series of the 2015 season.
Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Rays Win Second Straight, 6-2
A pair of former teammates took the hill against one another on Wednesday night, yet Rays hurler Drew Smyly prevailed over Boston’s Rick Porcello. The Tampa Bay Rays broke open a close game late en route to a 6-2 win over the Red Sox. Tampa Bay (74-78) has now won the two straight against the Red Sox.