TORONTO -- The Toronto Blue Jays have tried to improve their record to .500 six times this season. Each time they have failed.
The most recent attempt was Tuesday night when they lost 8-1 to the Tampa Bay Rays. Their record fell to 31-33, which means they will not be able to reach .500 Wednesday night at the Rogers Centre when they wrap up their two-game set with the Rays.
The Rays will start right-hander Jake Odorizzi (4-3, 3.59 ERA) against Blue Jays left-hander Francisco Liriano (3-2, 5.87 ERA).