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• (Sports Network) - Brandon Morrow takes the mound tonight for the Toronto Blue Jays as they continue their four-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays. John Hannah Jersey Authentic . Jeremy Hellickson will get the ball for the Rays. He has alternated wins and losses over his past six starts and was on the losing end of a 4-2 decision versus Oakland on Saturday. The As tagged Hellickson for four runs and six hits in his five innings of work and he dropped to 8-9 in 24 starts with a 3.42 earned run average. The right-hander is 1-1 against the Blue Jays this season and 2-1 with a 3.51 ERA in four lifetime starts. Hellickson has pitched well on the road this season, going 4-2 in 10 assignments, and had a root canal on Monday. Matt Moore suffered a hard-luck loss for the Rays in last nights 2-0 defeat and gave up both runs in the first inning. He lasted six innings, struck out seven and walked three batters. "Matt wasnt really sharp, but he got through it well," Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon said. "Only giving up two runs, you would like to believe a starter wins that game. Bullpen did a great job once again. Their (Toronto) guy pitched well too and their bullpen was good." Evan Longoria had one of the five hits for Tampa Bay, which is 1 1/2 games off the pace for one of the final two Wild Card spots and 4 1/2 games in back of the New York Yankees for the AL East lead. The Rays have lost five of their last six games. After taking two of three meetings with the Yankees in the Bronx, Toronto returned home to open a seven-game residency. Carlos Villanueva and three relievers completed a five-hitter last night, as he fanned seven through six shutout innings for the win. Darren Oliver, Brad Lincoln and Casey Janssen each tossed a scoreless inning of relief, with Janssen picking up his 18th save. "Obviously a well pitched ball game here tonight for all four guys that took the mound," Toronto manager John Farrell said. "Carlos was fighting a low- grade fever all afternoon and during the six innings he pitched tonight, but he was once again outstanding." Kelly Johnsons two-run double in the first inning was all the offense Toronto would need. He finished 3-for-4 and Yunel Escobar added two hits in the win. Escobar is batting .387 with a homer and six RBI during an eight-game hitting streak (12-for-31). Brandon Morrow gets the nod for the Jays tonight and he has dropped two straight and three of his last five trips to the mound. Morrow pitched in Saturdays 8-2 loss at Baltimore and allowed four runs -- two earned -- in 4 2/3 innings. He fell to 7-5 in 14 starts with a 3.06 ERA. Morrow, a right-hander, lost to the Rays on May 14 and is 4-5 with a 3.51 ERA in 14 career games, 10 of which have been starts, against them. The Blue Jays are 3-9 against Tampa Bay this season and ended a five-game slide in this series last night. Devin McCourty Jersey Elite . After all, he joined the squad as a walk-on who was hoping to see the field as a special teams player. But Monday night, the Billings, Mont., native with deep Bobcats ties was named the 18th recipient of the Buck Buchanan Award, which honors the outstanding defensive player in the Football Championship Subdivision. Devin McCourty Jersey . Today, the Calgary Stampeders. On Wednesday, The Rouge asked if the Grey Cup champion Toronto Argonauts had what it takes to sustain their 2012 success next season and beyond. http://www.patriotsofficialteamstore.com/jake-ballard-jersey/ . It is an inexact science that has left many fans frustrated and wondering why they cant settle it on the field -- like every other sport -- with a playoff. Jamie Collins Patriots Jersey Elite . -- Although Martin Brodeur seems likely to return next season with the New Jersey Devils, the 40-year-old goalie also isnt convinced their current season is over just yet. Danny Woodhead Patriots Jersey . LOUIS -- The bullpen has been a major weakness for the St.Winnipeg Goldeyes manager Rick Forney made two roster moves in advance of Tuesdays Opening Day roster deadline. The Goldeyes placed outfielder Dan Barbero on the inactive list and placed left-handed pitcher Matt Fairel on irrevocable waivers. Because Barbero has been added to the inactive list prior to the season starting, he can be activated at any time, while the 13 other American Association teams have 24 hours to claim Fairel or he will be released. Fairel was acquired from the New Jersey Jackeels of the Can-Am League on Monday, but has chosen not to report to the Goldeyes. LeGarrette Blount Patriots Jersey. . Winnipeg will start its second American Association season with 22 players, evenly split with 11 pitchers and 11 position players. Fifth-year Goldeyes pitcher Ace Walker will get the start on Friday for Opening Day when Winnipeg visits the Amarillo Sox for the first of three games. Walker will be followed in the rotation by Chris Salamida, Matt Rusch, Fabian Williamson and Brian Leach. ' ' '

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