Rays stifle Blue Jays in opener of twin bill, 4-2
Jeffrey Springs pitched six shutout innings and the visiting Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 in the opener of a doubleheader Tuesday afternoon.
Yandy Diaz had three hits for the Rays (79-61), who ended a three-game losing streak. The Blue Jays (79-62) won the opener of the five-game series Monday night.
Springs (8-4) allowed three hits and two walks while striking out five.
Toronto right-hander Julian