Aranda Leads Rays to Three-Game Sweep

Jonathan Aranda homered in three consecutive games, leading the Tampa Bay Rays to a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday, completing a three-game sweep. Aranda's two-run homer in the sixth inning gave the Rays a 2-1 lead, while Brandon Lowe's solo shot in the eighth proved crucial as Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s RBI single cut the lead to 4-3 in the ninth. The Rays have now won four straight games, reaching a .500 record at 78-78. This series showcased strong pitching performances from both teams, with Shane Baz allowing one run over six innings on Sunday and Taj Bradley breaking his losing streak with a solid outing on Saturday. The Rays' bullpen also excelled, with Edwin Uceta securing his fourth save on Sunday and Hunter Bigge achieving his first career save on Friday. Aranda has been a standout player, hitting safely in eight of his last ten games and consistently delivering critical hits.