Up next: Friday, at Rangers, 8:05, FSN. Rays — Scott Kazmir (4-4, 7.28); Rangers — Derek Holland (1-5, 6.20)
On deck
Saturday: at Rangers, 8:05, Sun Sports. Rays — David Price (2-2, 3.93); Rangers — Tommy Hunter (0-1, 3.86)
Sunday: at Rangers, 8:05, ESPN. Rays — Jeff Niemann (7-4, 3.95); Rangers — Vicente Padilla (6-4, 4.75)
Monday: Off
List of the day
The Rays, who boast the highest-scoring offense in the majors, have been shut out three times this season.
4/11 at Orioles, 6-0
Winning pitcher: Jeremy Guthrie Losing pitcher: Jeff Niemann
4/23 at Mariners, 1-0
Winning pitcher: Felix Hernandez Losing pitcher: James Shields
wednesday at Jays, 5-0
Winning pitcher: Ricky Romero, above Losing pitcher: James Shields
List of the day 2
The Rays' record after 80 games:
199834-46
199935-45
200032-48
200124-56
200228-52
200326-54
200440-40
200527-53
200635-45
200733-47
200848-32
200944-36
Oh, Canada
Hall of Fame pitcher Ferguson Jenkins, an Ontario native, threw out the ceremonial first pitch Wednesday on Canada Day. All the Jays wore red jerseys with "Canada" on the back instead of their names. There were postgame fireworks, too.
Quote of the day
"I told him, 'You're not going to win if we don't score.' The offense has to take some responsibility for that."
DH Pat Burrell on RHP James Shields, who pitched well; the Rays were shut out with him on the mound for the second time this season.
Ranking of the day
ESPN the Magazine ranked all 122 MLB, NBA, NFL and NHL franchises based on how much they give back to fans "for all the emotion, money and time" fans invest. The Rays were No. 16, including a No. 1 ranking in affordability. Tampa Bay was ranked No. 75 overall last year.
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