Blue Jays AL East Recap: Blue Jays Continue to Soar

Jun 5, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marco Estrada (25) reacts after a line drive by Boston Red Sox first baseman Hanley Ramirez (not pictured) is caught by Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Jose Bautista (not pictured) to end the seventh inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports /

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Rays Continue to Dazzle… and Disappoint

Tampa Bay Rays: 25-30

Despite answering a four-game losing streak with three wins, the Tampa Bay Rays still have much ground to make up in the AL East.

With the division leaders firing on all cylinders, the Rays still can’t find the right level of production at the right time. Their rotation sometimes dazzles, and their offence sometimes booms, but the Rays can’t seem to make both happen long enough for them to matter.

After being swept by the Royals, they pounced on the Twins to take three of four from Minnesota. Brad Miller and Logan Morrison paved the way for much success this weekend as the bullpen held on long enough for the offence to come through.

The Rays rotation saw just one win all week, further capitalizing the the struggles the Rays are having. The Rays will need to stay hot against the West to make sure they don’t fall out of the picture.

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Final Takeaway:

Despite a positive end to the week, the Rays failed to make any ground in the AL East. With a frustrating rotation and an inconsistent offense, the Rays continue to wait to be the team they could be.