Dylan Cease Takes Loss Against Rays, Allows Five Runs in Six Innings

Toronto Blue Jays ace Dylan Cease (6-5) took the loss in Monday's 7-1 defeat to the Tampa Bay Rays. Cease allowed five runs (three earned) on seven hits and one walk while striking out seven batters over six innings of work. Despite entering the series opener with high expectations to anchor the Blue Jays' pitching staff, Cease was unable to contain the Rays' offense, which capitalized on the opportunity to secure the win.