Even during a season when just about everything has gone the Blue Jays ’ way, they still haven’t been able to figure out the Tampa Bay Rays.

The Rays have been a thorn in the Jays’ side since their inception in 1998. Tropicana Field became their house of horrors and it appears Tampa’s temporary home at Steinbrenner Field has turned into more of the same.

The Jays arrived in Central Florida on Monday with an outside chance of officially clinching a spot in the playoffs. That scenario became more realistic after they took the first two games, but then the bats went cold against a pitching staff they have yet to enjoy much success against.

With the magic number at three, the Jays were shut out for the first time since June 13 in a 4-0 loss to the Rays on Thursday afternoon. They manage

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