Rays Sweep Blue Jays 3-0 Behind McClanahan

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. Shane McClanahan pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings to extend his streak to 16 2/3 frames over three starts, leading the Tampa Bay Rays to a 3-0 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday and completing a three-game sweep.

McClanahan, now 4-2 with a 2.60 ERA, allowed two hits, struck out four and walked one. Relievers Kevin Kelly, Garrett Cleavinger, Bryan Baker and Ian Seymour combined for the final four outs of the four-hitter, with Seymour notching three straight outs in the ninth for his first professional save.

The Rays, who improved to 14-4 at home in their first season back at Tropicana Field after repairs from Hurricane Milton damage last year, extended their home winning streak to 10 games. The victory marked Tampa Bay's 12th win in 13 games, during which the team has allowed just 17 runs, including three shutouts and five one-run games.

Toronto starter Patrick Corbin, falling to 1-1, gave up two runs and five hits over 5 1/3 innings, with two walks and one strikeout. The Blue Jays, who managed only four hits, have lost four straight games and five of their last seven, falling to 16-21.

Tampa Bay grabbed a 2-0 lead in the fourth inning. Jonathan...