Blue Jays' offence reverts to its inoffensive ways in loss to host Tampa Bay Rays
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Both teams played well defensively.
Offensively, Tampa needed two swings to produce its three runs.
The following are three takeaways in the wake of a Jays' 3-1 loss to an AL East rival that dropped Toronto's record to 25-25, while Tampa improved to 24-26.
1. BOTTOMS UP
The Jays entered the night one game above .500 for the first time in a month for a variety of reasons.
One of the most understated areas involves the team's bottom of the order, a collection of utility players who have, to their credit, stepped up in big moments.
Nathan Lukes immediately comes to mind.
A day after producing the game-winning hit, Lukes ran into an out at second base.
The fact he even reached base speaks to how well Lukes has been swinging the bat.
The fact he was thrown out highlighted a recurring team deficiency.
Of the Jays' four hits, three came from the team's bottom of the order, which consisted of Ernie Clement, Jonatan Clase, who had a double, and Lukes.
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