American League Roundup: Ending Slide at Home, Blue Jays Top Tigers

 
Jeremy Bonderman could not command his slider, making it a long afternoon for the Detroit Tigers. [link]

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It’s amazing what a big come from behind victory can do for the spirits of a team, or a fanbase, or a blogger. I was freezing in the stands for this game. Cracking sarcastic remarks about the fates of our Tigers. I saw a glimmer of hope when the team plated 4 runs in the 6th inning to cut the lead to 1 run. I seethed in the top of the 7th as I began to compose my post game report in my
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Jays snap 6-game home slide, top Tigers (AP)

Alex Rios homered, Dustin McGowan won for the first time this season and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 on Saturday, snapping a six-game home losing streak. Toronto's previous home win was April 6 in the wrapup of a three-game sweep ...
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Nothing but blue skies

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The line on the lineup

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Blue Jays release designated hitter Frank Thomas

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