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McClanahan Extends Scoreless Run as Rays Sweep Blue Jays

The shutout highlights a staff on a record run of run prevention.

Overview

  • Tampa Bay beat Toronto 3-0 to close a three-game sweep at Tropicana Field.
  • Shane McClanahan threw 5 2/3 scoreless innings with two hits allowed to push his personal streak to 16 2/3.
  • Rays pitchers have held foes to three runs or fewer in 13 straight games, a franchise record.
  • The win delivered the club's MLB-leading fifth sweep and moved it to 24-12 with the sport's best record since April 4.
  • Tampa Bay placed starter Steven Matz on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation, tightening rotation options despite the surge.