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August 22, 2005
Games of the Day

For those looking for a little afternoon delight, the Dodgers and Marlins finish up their series as Dontrelle Willis goes for his 17th win. But since my Aunt Frances' birthday, Dontrelle has posted a 0.49 ERA, although his record is just 3-2.

The Toronto Blue Jays open an important four game series with the Yankees tonight. Toronto was in the thick of the wild card race when they were swept by the Tigers. With the Athletics losing two of three to the Royals over the weekend, the Blue Jays are still just five games back from first, 4 1/2 from the Yankees. Scott Downs takes the hill for the Blue Jays. Since moving to a starting role, Downs strikeouts have gone up. He struck out 15 in 25 innings as a reliever, but 24 in 24 2/3 innings as a starter. Jaret Wright makes his 2nd start since coming off the DL. He struck out two in 6 1/3 innings in his first outing. When his K level approach those of his 2004 season, I'll be willing to believe Wright is back.

Enjoy!

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Posted by David Pinto at 08:42 AM | Matchups | TrackBack (0)
Comments

Thanks to their stumblebum antics in Detroit, Toronto must at least split the Yankee series to have any postseason hopes at all. If they drop three out of four, they'll be at best 6 1/2 back in the wild card and 7 1/2 back in the division.

Even a split doesn't do them much good if Boston, Oakland, Cleveland and Minnesota win. Really, they need at least three out of four from the Yankees and a lot of help from other teams. Or their season could be over by Friday.

Posted by: Casey Abell at August 22, 2005 11:26 AM

What?! I thought they were all set to challenge the Yankees? Crying "Uncle!" already, eh, Casey? :)

Posted by: Todd at August 22, 2005 06:23 PM
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