The top of the Reds' batting order, including T.J. Friedl (2-for-5), Santiago Espinal (2-for-3, walk, two runs scored) and De La Cruz (2-for-3, four RBI, walk, two runs scored), went a combined 6-for-11 at the plate and accounted for all five of Cincinnati's runs.

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The Blue Jays have been listed as -101 moneyline underdogs in this matchup with the Rays (-119).

Valdez will try to extend a seven-game streak of pitching five or more innings (he’s averaging 6.3 frames per appearance).