Toronto Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays

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    • Deadspin

      Blue Jays look to keep momentum going vs. Rays

      The Toronto Blue Jays have gotten off to a quick start when it comes to play in the American League East. After clobbering the division rival Tampa Bay Rays 8-2 on Thursday on Opening Day behind three home runs, Toronto will get behind one of its top pitchers Friday night in St. Petersburg, Fla., in an attempt to open the season with two wins. Last season, Toronto was 21-31 against the AL East, including a 6-7 mark against the Rays, but after seeing Yandy Diaz hit a leadoff homer in the home squad's first at-bat, the Blue Jays slugged their way to a 6-1 lead. With Tampa Bay ace Zach Eflin cruising through three perfect innings, George Springer hit a solo homer in the fourth, and Cavan Biggio and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. each hit solo shots in Toronto's five-run sixth.