J.P. Arencibia key as Jays wear down Bartolo Colon, rip Yanks

Discussion in 'American League East' started by truebluefan, May 24, 2011.

  1. truebluefan

    truebluefan Administrator Staff Member Administrator

    Joined:
    Apr 15, 2010
    Messages:
    212,768
    Likes Received:
    821
    Trophy Points:
    113
    [​IMG]

    Blue Jays manager John Farrell is constantly searching for nontraditional ways to make teams pay for pitching around Jose Bautista.

    Having his cleanup hitter lay down a sacrifice Monday night was about as unconventional as Farrell could get.

    Batting fourth for the first time this year, Yunel Escobar bunted after Corey Patterson doubled and Bautista was intentionally walked in the sixth. Bartolo Colon then intentionally walked Juan Rivera to load the bases and Toronto responded with a five-run inning capped by J.P. Arencibia's three-run double that helped the Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 7-3.

    Read more: http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=310523110&teams=toronto-blue-jays-vs-new-york-yankees
     

Share This Page