Jays hope to carry momentum back home against Rays

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Despite coming off a discouraging loss, the Toronto Blue Jays feel there is reason for optimism when they open a three-game series against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Friday.

The Blue Jays were encouraged by the way they played while splitting two games against the host Baltimore Orioles thisweek.

Toronto had Thursday off while the Rays scored twice in the ninth inning