Tampa Bay Rays’ Christian Bethancourt (14) celebrates after hitting a two-run homer in the fifth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays, Sunday, April 16, 2023, in Toronto. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP)

TORONTO (AP) — Shane McClanahan pitched six ERA innings for his fourth straight win, and the Tampa Bay Rays avoided a three-game sweep by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 8-1 on Sunday.

Christian Bethancourt hit a three-run homer as the Rays rebounded from their first two losses of the season. Yandy Díaz reached base four times, while Josh Lowe had two hits and three RBIs.

The Rays have homered at least once in their 16 games this season. Only Seattle (20 games in 2019) has started a season with such a long streak.

McClanahan (4-0) allowed one run and four hits. He struck out six and walked two.

Colin Poche, Garrett Cleavinger and Jason Adam each posted raised zeros.

For the Rays, Panamanian Bethancourt 5-1, one run scored and three RBIs. Cuban Díaz 3-2, one scored. Dominicans Vidal Bruján 5-2, one scorer and one RBI; Stroll Franco 4-0. Colombian Harold Ramírez 4-2, one scored.

For the Blue Jays, the Dominicans Vladimir Guerrero 3-1, an RBI; and Santiago Espinal 4-0. Mexican Alejandro Kirk 3-0.

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