The opener of Tampa Bay's seven-game homestand was a prime example of why the Rays will come up short in their efforts for a playoff berth for the second straight season.

The Rays will try to get the bats going after a brutal night at the plate when they face the American League East-leading Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night.

Tampa Bay (73-77) managed just one hit from the second through the 10th innings and had only four total while losing 2-1 in 11 innings. The hosts struck out a season-high 18 times, including three times in the final frame with the potential tying run at third base and the potential winning run at first.

Reliever Braylon Fisher locked down the fifth straight win for Toronto (88-62) with consecutive whiffs of Brandon Lowe, All-Star Junior Caminero and Josh Lowe.

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