Ryan Vilade connected for a three-run home run in the first inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1 on Monday night for their fourth consecutive win.
Game Highlights
Vilade's blast off Blue Jays starter Eric Lauer gave the Rays an early 3-0 lead. Tampa Bay added two more runs in the fifth inning on a sacrifice fly by Brandon Lowe and an RBI single by Yandy Diaz.
Rays starter Zach Eflin pitched six strong innings, allowing one run on four hits while striking out seven. He improved to 4-1 on the season. The Blue Jays' only run came on a solo home run by Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the fourth inning.
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Key Performances
- Ryan Vilade: 1-for-3, HR, 3 RBI
- Zach Eflin: 6 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 7 K
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: 1-for-4, HR, RBI
The Rays improved to 22-10, while the Blue Jays fell to 15-17. Toronto has lost four of its last five games.
