Brandon Lowe said he feels better at the plate. Normal, even. But far from anything special, which might be the most extraordinary — and encouraging — thing about what he’s doing.
Lowe hit two more homers Saturday, leading the Rays over the Blue Jays 5-2 for their sixth straight win.
That’s four home runs in the past four games for the previously struggling second baseman/corner outfielder, six in his past eight games, and eight in his past 15. He has a career-high 20 overall and is on a pace for 36 this season.
And he said there is more to come.
“I feel normal,’’ Lowe said. “I don’t think that I’m on a tear or as hot as I can be. But I definitely feel better at the plate.’’
Lowe’s resurrection has been a welcome boost to the Rays, who improved to 53-36 heading into Sunday’s final game before the All-Star break. They moved within 1½ games of the American League East-leading Red Sox, who lost 11-2 to the Phillies.
