We have all said our piece about the Hinske trade, and they did play a ballgame last night in Tampa we could talk about. Facing Scott Kazmir, the Jays smartly decided to work counts and find their way into the yummy Tampa bullpen. It worked.
Star of the Game: Faster than a stationary locomotive, more powerful than your average catcher, it's Super-Benjie. The GWRBI and a triple make this one a snap.
Unsung Hero: A. J. Burnett stayed within himself and threw 7 effective but not overpowering innings. Winning without his best stuff is an excellent sign for A.J.
For the Rays: The aforementioned Kazmir threw 5 shutout innings and struck out 10. Can you say ace?
Boxscore: De Nada
Elsewhere: The Orioles beat up on Jaret Wright and the Yanks...Matt Garza pitched better than against Toronto, but still absorbed his second loss...Scott Rolen brought the Cardinals back with a 7th inning homer and a 9th inning walkoff single.
Today: Scott Downs faces Kris Benson at 7:05, while the Yanks and Sox play a day-night doubleheader in Boston.
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