Deadspin | Rays look to pick up steam against struggling Blue Jays

The visiting Tampa Bay Rays got more than expected from starter Tyler Alexander on Friday in the series opener against the Toronto Blue Jays. On Saturday afternoon, Tampa Bay will attempt to clinch the series vs.Toronto. Friday marked a game that in some ways was typical for the struggling Blue Jays, who will turn to right-hander Kevin Gausman on Saturday. The Rays had been hoping for five innings or so from Alexander in the opener of the three-game series.