Rays Sweep Blue Jays; Mariners, Dodgers Post Wins
PUBLISHED May 7, 2026, 12:23 AM ET
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Tampa, Fla. Shane McClanahan extended his scoreless streak to 16 2/3 innings as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-0 Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep, marking the Rays' 12th win in 13 games and another strong home performance. In Seattle Wednesday, Bryan Woo struck out nine over six scoreless innings as the Mariners beat the Atlanta Braves 3-1, handing Atlanta its first series loss of the season. Los Angeles' Andy Pages hit three home runs and drove in six as the Dodgers routed the Houston Astros 12-2 Wednesday, while Pittsburgh edged Arizona 1-0 as Paul Skenes allowed two hits in eight innings. These results shifted short-term team records and streaks this week, affecting home records and momentum and setting rotation and lineup focuses ahead of upcoming series.
By Sarah Whitman | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- Tampa Bay beat Toronto 3-0 Wednesday, completing a three-game sweep.
- Shane McClanahan extended his scoreless streak to 16 2/3 innings in that game.
- Seattle defeated Atlanta 3-1 Wednesday; Bryan Woo struck out nine.
- Los Angeles Dodgers beat Houston 12-2 Wednesday as Andy Pages hit three homers.
- Pittsburgh edged Arizona 1-0 as Paul Skenes threw eight strong innings.
News Intelligence
- These games impact your favorite team's standings and momentum. If you're a fan of the Rays, Mariners, Dodgers, or Pirates, you're celebrating. If you root for the Blue Jays, Braves, Astros, or Diamondbacks, you're hoping for a rebound. Check your team's upcoming schedule and tune in to support.
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The Tampa Bay Rays, Seattle Mariners, and Los Angeles Dodgers benefited from victories that improved short-term records, extended winning streaks, and provided momentum entering upcoming series.
The Toronto Blue Jays, Atlanta Braves, and Houston Astros suffered losses that halted winning patterns or exposed pitching vulnerabilities, decreasing short-term standings and creating immediate lineup and rotation considerations.
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