Apr 3, 2016; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer (22) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

MLB Preview: Tampa Bay Rays Hosts Toronto Blue Jays

Tampa hosts Toronto for game two of a four game home stand starting tonight at 7:10. 6’3” lefty Drew Smyly takes the mound for the Rays. Smyly posted a 3.11 ERA on the way to a 5-2 record in 2015. Rays manager Kevin Cash says he’s extremely confident in Smyly’s arm.

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R.A. Dickey will get the start for the Blue Jays. Dickey went an even .500 with an 11-11 record in 2015. Evan Longoria has been the most effective hitter for the Rays versus Dickey, posting eight RBI, and two homeruns in 41 at-bats. The most in both categories of any Rays player.

The defending division champs Toronto won game 1 by a score of 5-3 versus Chris Archer.

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