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Rays Sweep Blue Jays 3-0 as McClanahan’s Scoreless Streak Hits 16 2/3

The result underscores a pitching surge driving an MLB-best total of five sweeps.

Overview

  • Tampa Bay beat Toronto 3-0 Wednesday at Tropicana Field to complete a three-game sweep behind 5 2/3 scoreless innings from Shane McClanahan, whose personal run reached 16 2/3 frames.
  • The victory wrapped a 6-0 homestand and a 10-game home winning streak, part of a 12-1 stretch that has lifted the Rays to 24-12.
  • Rays relievers finished the four-hitter as Kevin Kelly, Garrett Cleavinger, Bryan Baker, and Ian Seymour extended the bullpen’s scoreless run to 17 1/3 innings.
  • Earlier Wednesday the Rays placed starter Steven Matz on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation and called up right-hander Chase Solesky.
  • Toronto’s skid continued at 16-21, and manager John Schneider said Jose Berrios was set for an MRI after he reported extra soreness following his last outing.