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Eckstein powers Blue Jays in 1st game without Frank Thomas

 
David Eckstein hit a three-run homer, supplying some of the power Toronto might miss without Frank Thomas, and the Blue Jays beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3 on Sunday. (link)

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