The Rays entered Wednesday's contest with 45 runs scored in five games in Toronto this year, but they could only muster four hits in six innings against Happ. The veteran left-hander struck out seven along the way and catapulted the Blue Jays into sole possession of first place in the American League East, pending the outcome of the Orioles' game in Oakland.
Tulowitzki's first-inning home run snapped a franchise record of 17 straight solo shots by the Blue Jays, and opened the floodgates for five runs in the first two innings. The veteran shortstop later added a bases-loaded walk and an RBI single, providing more than enough support for Happ and Co. to secure the series victory.
Rays starter Blake Snell entered Wednesday's game with five consecutive outings of two earned runs or fewer, but he struggled with the Blue Jays' right-handed dominant lineup. The rookie left-hander lasted a season-low 1 2/3 innings, allowing five runs on five hits while walking a season-high-tying four batters.
MOMENTS THAT MATTERED
Tulo time: Blue Jays batters missed plenty of opportunities in Tuesday's loss, but Tulowitzki made sure that would not be the case on Wednesday. According to Statcast™, Tulowitzki's 19th home run of the season traveled a projected 351 feet from home plate and left the bat at 103 mph.
Positive appearance: Dylan Floro entered the game in the midst of a funk, having allowed runs in six of his 10 career appearances, including four of his previous five appearances. But he came out breathing fire when he took over for Snell with two outs in the second. The right-hander proceeded to allow no runs on one hit while striking out four in 2 1/3 innings.
Alykhan Ravjiani is a reporter for MLB.com based in Toronto.
Bill Chastain has covered the Rays for MLB.com since 2005.
This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.
Happ first to 16 wins as Blue Jays shut out Rays
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