Blue Jays at Rays Preview ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Interstat) — Kevin Gausman looks to build on recent form as the Toronto Blue Jays visit the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night at George Steinbrenner Field. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. EDT with rain in the forecast and temperatures near 81 degrees. Gausman (2-2, 3.86 ERA) will oppose Drew Rasmussen (2-1, 2.70 ERA). Toronto (16-18) has dropped three of its last four games, including a 5-1 loss to Tampa Bay on Monday. The Blue Jays are coming off a 4-3 defeat Sunday at Minnesota, where right-hander Trey Yesavage worked four innings in a spot start, allowing one earned run on five hits with six strikeouts. Tampa Bay (21-12) has won four of its last five, including Sunday’s 2-1, 10-inning victory over San Francisco. Left-hander Steven Matz earned the win, allowing one earned run on four hits over six innings with one strikeout. Players to Watch Yesavage (1-1, 2.70 ERA) is expected to be available out of the bullpen for Toronto after his Sunday start. He has allowed one earned run over 9 1/3 innings across his past two appearances, with nine strikeouts. Matz (4-1, 3.38 ERA) has won three of his past four decisions. Over his last two outings, he has allowed three earned runs in 13 innings with three strikeouts. Game Outlook The Rays hold the early-season series lead after Monday’s win. Interstat’s game simulator projects a 7-6 Tampa Bay victory, though Toronto enters as a minus-1.5 run favorite. The over/under is 7 runs. The Blue Jays look to snap a modest skid against a Rays team that has won 10 of its last 13 games overall. Toronto has averaged 3.8 runs in its last four contests, while Tampa Bay has allowed 1.8 runs per game over its last five. Following Tuesday, the teams meet again Wednesday to conclude the series. Toronto then returns home for a six-game homestand beginning Friday against the Los Angeles Angels. Tampa Bay travels to Boston for a four-game set starting Thursday.