Closer Jones perfect; Tigers, Braves tie
Published 3/13/2008 by Associated Press at SportingNews.com Baseball News and Exclusive Analysis
LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) -- Todd Jones finally looked like the pitcher who has 301 major league saves.
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