ST. PETERSBURG -- The regular season is only a week old and there's plenty of time for things to change, but as of right now the Rays and Blue Jays appear to be moving in opposite directions.
Steven Souza Jr. hit a three-run homer and Jake Odorizzi tossed six strong innings as the Rays improved to three games above .500 with a 7-2 victory over the Blue Jays on Sunday afternoon at Tropicana Field. Toronto was dealt its fifth loss in six games, which matches the worst start in franchise history.
Souza's three-run shot in the third inning was the difference-maker, but Tampa Bay also received home runs from Corey Dickerson and Jesus Sucre.