The Toronto Blue Jays are staying afloat in the American League despite a disappointing season so far from their big winter signing.

It was really hot on Sunday at Steinbrenner Field, and the Tampa Bay Rays took advantage in a 13-0 rout of Toronto. Blue Jays manager John Schneider practically admitted they didn't want to be there in the brutal heat.

Brandon Lowe homered in his third straight game and the Tampa Bay Rays routed the Toronto Blue Jays 13-0 for a five-game winning streak and their second series sweep this season.

Ryan Pepiot threw seven shutout innings, Brandon Lowe went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run and the Tampa Bay Rays rolled to a 13-0 victory over the visiting Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday.

Notes | Despite extreme heat, the right-hander works seven strong innings, allowing only three hits and one walk.

The Rays (-118 on the moneyline) and the Blue Jays (-102) will square off in an expected close contest. The Tampa Bay Rays will give the start to Ryan Pepiot (2-5, 3.99 ERA), who is looking for win No. 3 on the season, and the Blue Jays will counter with Chris Bassitt (4-2, 2.83 ERA).

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After crushing the A's on Thursday, the Toronto Blue Jays have been part of three shutouts with run differentials of 12-plus runs just in the last eight days.