Brandon Lowe homered in his third straight game and the Tampa Bay Rays routed the Toronto Blue Jays 13-0 Sunday for a five-game winning streak and their second series sweep this season. Tampa Bay matched its second-most runs in a shutout win behind a 14-0 romp over the New York Yankees on July 29,

TAMPA — The Rays rode strong pitching and a big offensive day that included a seven-run fifth inning to a 13-0 win over the Blue Jays Sunday, extending their winning streak to a season-high matching five games. In doing so, the Rays completed their second sweep of the season and, at 26-26, got back to .500

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.

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).

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Ali Sanchez, left, and starting pitcher Chris Bassitt exchange fist bumps after the top half of the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa

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The Toronto Blue Jays need to get their offense going, and perhaps Bo Bichette's clutch home run is the moment that does it.