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Tampa Bay Rays lose first game of 2023 to Blue Jays, finish tied for longest win streak to start a season

TORONTO — On Friday in Toronto, the Tampa Bay Rays had a chance to write history, as a win would give them a 14-0 record to start the season — making them the first team to do so in well over a century.

They didn’t, falling 6-3 to the Blue Jays. They of course remain a very talented team — but one that will have to be remembered for whatever else it does this season, not simply how the season started.

Which is all well and good by Rays manager Kevin Cash.