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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Eckstein drives Jays' win over Tigers
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Eckstein's 3-run HR helps Jays by Tigers (AP)
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. A.J. Burnett (2-1) issued a season-high six walks in five innings but still ...
Without Thomas, Blue Jays top Tigers 5-3
David Eckstein hit a three-run homer, supplying some of the power Toronto might miss without Frank Thomas, and the Blue Jays ...