Rays Dominate Blue Jays in 13-0 Victory

TORONTO (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays delivered a commanding performance against the Toronto Blue Jays, winning 13-0 on Thursday. Taj Bradley continued his impressive form, extending his scoreless streak to 23 innings while securing his fifth consecutive win. The young pitcher allowed just two hits over six innings, striking out seven and walking one, which improved his record to 5-1 with a remarkable 0.82 ERA in his last nine starts. Brandon Lowe made headlines with a solo home run that soared into the upper deck, marking the 23rd such home run since the stadium opened in 1989. This was also the first upper deck homer in Toronto since April 2019. Lowe's 414-foot blast came in the first inning off Chris Bassitt, who struggled throughout the game, allowing three runs and five hits over five innings, leading to his second consecutive loss. Isaac Paredes contributed significantly to the Rays' offensive onslaught, driving in four runs, while Alex Jackson added three RBIs. The team's 13 runs set a season high, showcasing their offensive depth and effectiveness. Blue Jays manager John Schneider acknowledged Bradley's performance, noting the few mistakes made by the young pitcher. Looking ahead, the Blue Jays are set to start left-hander Yusei Kikuchi against Texas on Friday, as they aim to bounce back from this heavy defeat.