Winning streaks are a special occurrence in baseball when a team dominates the game. The Tampa Bay Rays were just on a historic winning streak to start the season. But it all ended in their most recent clash against the Toronto Blue Jays, leaving fans divided. Notably, it is rare to see a team start a season on such a high note and in such a historic fashion.
The Rays have surprised experts and many fans with their resilience, determination, and extreme consistency during the 13-0 streak. But unfortunately, they were unable to set a new record, as they eventually suffered a defeat at the hands of the red-hot Blue Jays.
The Tampa Bay Rays? historic streak comes to an end against the Toronto Blue Jays
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The Tampa Bay Rays had a historic 13-0 streak to start the season. There was a lot of anticipation over whether they?d be able to break the record. But the Toronto Blue Jays crushed the Rays? hopes in their latest game, beating them 6-3 and snapping the streak. This has caused divided opinions among fans. The Rays shared a Tweet recognizing the St. Louis Maroons and acknowledging the end of their streak.
Somewhere, the 1884 St. Louis Maroons are popping a bottle of champagne. pic.twitter.com/2lBn308Uj0
— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) April 15, 2023
In a Tweet, the Rays said, ?Somewhere, the 1884 St. Louis Maroons are popping a bottle of champagne.? This signals the end of one of the most exciting winning streaks to begin a season. The Tampa-based team has started the season well and will have to build on it.?
The reactions to the Rays? loss against the Blue Jays have been divided, to say the least. Some fans said that the Rays lost against their first real competition. Others were more empathetic over the streak ending.
Some fans claimed that the Rays had not played against a real competitive team yet.
Played a real team and got clapped
— Raptors give me depression (@ScottieBarns_) April 15, 2023
the rays when they don’t play a triple A team pic.twitter.com/L8QJw7TkoB
— bobby whit Jr (@WhitWiedeman) April 15, 2023
Yeah, that's what happens when you play a good team…
— Corry Running 🎷 (@CorryRunning) April 15, 2023
Other fans acknowledged the significance if the streak and the Rays’ good play so far.
https://twitter.com/kylefreeman13/status/1647105619885715456?s=20
I'm not even mad. This streak was gonna end at some point, but at least we have a piece of the live ball era record!
— Marcus Jackson (@marcusdj813) April 15, 2023
Thank you for the fun, incredible run! #Raysup https://t.co/uGXSdWNZkn
— Kailey Tracy Fox 13 (@KaileyTracy) April 15, 2023
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This is the first roadblock that the Rays have faced this season, and the interesting thing will be seeing how they overcome it. They currently have a 13-1 record, with many games left in the season. But it will be tough with their AL East rivals aiming for the postseason.
The Rays are in a competitive AL East
Although the Rays? streak is over, they sit atop a competitive AL East, with the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays. The MLB season is just getting into its groove and the marathon to the postseason has just begun.?
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The Tampa-based team will have more roadblocks, big moments, and a lot of games ahead. What do you think of the Toronto Blue Jays ending the Tampa Bay Rays? streak? Please share your thoughts in the comments below!