Rays Sweep Blue Jays With 13-0 Rout in Florida

The Tampa Bay Rays swept the Toronto Blue Jays in a series capped by a 13-0 rout, marking the Rays' fifth consecutive win and returning them to a .500 record. Ryan Pepiot delivered seven scoreless innings, while Brandon Lowe and Curtis Mead powered the offense, both having overcome earlier slumps. The Blue Jays struggled at the plate, managing just two runs over three games, and their pitching depth was tested under the intense Florida heat at temporary venue George M. Steinbrenner Field. The setting, necessitated by hurricane damage to Tropicana Field, further challenged the visiting Blue Jays. The Rays' dominant performance fueled their momentum in the AL East, while the Blue Jays dropped below .500 and face increasing questions about their season outlook.