From streaking to losing, the Tampa Bay Rays suddenly find themselves in unfamiliar territory.
The Jays pulled off a double steal after Jansen began the inning by beating out a ball deep in the hole.
Still, the sequence showed how the Jays have become more efficient in running the bases as opposed to last season when careless base running prevented the team from scoring additional runs.Jansen was intentionally walked in his third at-bat as the Rays decided to load the bases and face Kevin Kiermaier in a lefty versus lefty matchup with Josh Fleming on the mound.Up stepped George Springer, who flew out twice and walked in his previous at-bats.
The Blue Jays celebrated the day by inviting Sandra Koomson, a Toronto District School Board teacher who previously led programs with the Jays Care Foundation, to throw out the ceremonial first pitch.Article contentMitch White was scheduled to throw a two-inning live BP in Dunedin, one of the steps required as the righty attempts to work his way back from his elbow issue … Rays starter Calvin Faucher went 2.2 innings, an outing that featured two hits surrendered and one earned run.
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