Heartbreak again as the Jays waste a fine start from Shaun Marcum and get swept in a pretty exciting series of baseball. Unless you're a Jays fan, that is.
After Jeremy Accardo gave up a run in the top of the ninth on Tuesday the Jays lost 9-8. Yesterday Accardo gave up four runs in the top of the ninth as the Jays lost 6-3. Today Brandon League did the Jays in, allowing two runs in the top of the twelfth, as the Jays lost 3-2. League didn't pitch terribly, and got a bunch of ground balls, he just had trouble finding the zone, walking three (1 intentionally) and hitting a batter in 1.2 innings. Equally at fault were the Jays' hitters. The Jays got two men on with two out in the bottom of the ninth before Marco Scutaro flied out, two men on with one out in the tenth before Vernon hit into a fielders choice and Thomas struck out, runners on first and third with one out in the eleventh before Scutaro and Eckstein grounded out, and had runners on first and second with one out and one run scored in the bottom of the twelfth before Hill GIDP'd to end the game.
On the whole, Marcum looked sharp, striking out eight in seven innings while only walking one. The Jays were done in by lefty Dana Eveland, making his eight career start. His fastball sat in the low nineties most of the night, topping out at about 92 if the Sportsnet gun is to believed. His breaking stuff was nearly unhittable, however, and he rung up both Frank Thomas and Vernon Wells looking with a nasty curveball that just caught the outside part of the plate both times. Only Shaun Marcum and Alan Embree prevented him from collecting the win. Brian Tallet was fantastic in relief, throwing two perfect innings and K'ing four, while only Wells and Rios (2 for 6 with a double, 2 for 6 with a double and a walk) had memorable nights at the plate.
In other news:
Anyhow, we begin anew tonight in Arlington as Jesse Litsch (1-0, 3.60) and the Jays take on Vincente Padilla (1-0, 2.77) and the Rangers. First pitch at 8:05.
After Jeremy Accardo gave up a run in the top of the ninth on Tuesday the Jays lost 9-8. Yesterday Accardo gave up four runs in the top of the ninth as the Jays lost 6-3. Today Brandon League did the Jays in, allowing two runs in the top of the twelfth, as the Jays lost 3-2. League didn't pitch terribly, and got a bunch of ground balls, he just had trouble finding the zone, walking three (1 intentionally) and hitting a batter in 1.2 innings. Equally at fault were the Jays' hitters. The Jays got two men on with two out in the bottom of the ninth before Marco Scutaro flied out, two men on with one out in the tenth before Vernon hit into a fielders choice and Thomas struck out, runners on first and third with one out in the eleventh before Scutaro and Eckstein grounded out, and had runners on first and second with one out and one run scored in the bottom of the twelfth before Hill GIDP'd to end the game.
On the whole, Marcum looked sharp, striking out eight in seven innings while only walking one. The Jays were done in by lefty Dana Eveland, making his eight career start. His fastball sat in the low nineties most of the night, topping out at about 92 if the Sportsnet gun is to believed. His breaking stuff was nearly unhittable, however, and he rung up both Frank Thomas and Vernon Wells looking with a nasty curveball that just caught the outside part of the plate both times. Only Shaun Marcum and Alan Embree prevented him from collecting the win. Brian Tallet was fantastic in relief, throwing two perfect innings and K'ing four, while only Wells and Rios (2 for 6 with a double, 2 for 6 with a double and a walk) had memorable nights at the plate.
In other news:
- Rich Harden is going on the 15 day DL with a strained arm muscle. Its unclear when he'll be back.
- Mike Lowell is also hitting the 15 day DL with a thumb injury. No word yet on how serious it is, and Sean Casey figures to fill in in the meantime.
- Fausto Carmona signs a 4 year deal worth $15 million, which I believe takes him to his last year of arbitration. Much like the Aaron Hill deal, the Indians will have three option years, for $7 million in 2012, $9 million in 2013 and $14 million in 2014. It's a lot of money, and young pitchers, they'll break your heart. We'll see how it works out.
- Detroit is 1-7 and has been outscored 58-28. Bonus points if you saw that coming.
Anyhow, we begin anew tonight in Arlington as Jesse Litsch (1-0, 3.60) and the Jays take on Vincente Padilla (1-0, 2.77) and the Rangers. First pitch at 8:05.
