Stroman allows 1 run, Blue Jays beat Rays 5-1

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla, (AP) Marcus Stroman allowed one run in eight innings on his 25th birthday, Troy Tulowitzki hit a three-run homer during a four-run ninth and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-1 on Sunday.

The Blue Jays took two of three to win just their fourth series in the last 27 trips to Tropicana Field.

Stroman (4-0) scattered three hits, walked two and struck out nine. The Blue Jays' opening day starter is 8-0 in 10 starts since returning from knee surgery last year.