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.

.@SmylyD's season debut. His 2.52 ERA since joining the #Rays ranks 1st among AL pitchers (min. 15 starts). #RaysUp pic.twitter.com/NHnKf076Iq

— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) April 4, 2016

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.