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Inglett's single lifts Jays past Twins 3-2 in 11th

Inglett's single lifts Jays past Twins 3-2 in 11th
DAVE CAMPBELL, May 15, 2008
Still stuck in last place and minus injured leader Vernon Wells, the streaky Toronto Blue Jays needed to reconstruct their confidence. This was a successful first step: A three-game sweep at Minnesota. Dustin McGowan survived his wildness without much damage, the bullpen was spotless and Joe Inglett picked up his first career pinch-hit lift the Blue Jays past the Twins 3-2 Thursday for their fourth... ...More
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Blue Jays Team Report May 16, 2008

The Blue Jays bullpen has had a number of changing parts this season, but it is developing into one of the more solid units in the American League.

The relievers entered Thursday's game with the fifth-best ERA in the league at 3.35 and improved on that stat with six scoreless innings.

B.J. Ryan opened the season on the disabled list, but since he's returned, he's been a perfect 7-for-7 in save situations and hasn't allowed a run.

With four left-handers and three right-handers to choose from, manager John Gibbons has been able to mix and match to his heart's content.

Rookie Jesse Carlson has allowed just three earned runs over his past 17 games, while Brian Tallet has not allowed a run in seven consecutive games and has held left-handed hitters to a .185 ...More

 
 Team Injuries
 Player Date Status Injury
 V. Wells CF May 10, 2008 15-day Fractured left wrist
 J. Accardo RP May 10, 2008 15-day Right forearm tightness
 D. Eckstein SS May 7, 2008 15-day Strained right hip flexor
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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher B. J. Ryan, right, high-fives catcher Gregg Zaun after picking up the save as the Blue Jays defeated the Minnesota Twins 3-2 in 11 innings of a baseball game Thursday, May 15, 2008, in Minneapolis.
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Toronto Blue Jays reliever Shawn Camp throws against the Minnesota Twins in 10th inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 15, 2008, in Minneapolis. The Blue Jays won 3-2 in 11 innings, with Camp picking up the win.
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Minnesota Twins pitcher Jesse Crain follows through on an 11th-inning pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays in a baseball game Thursday, May 15, 2008, in Minneapolis. The Blue Jays won 3-2 in 11 innings with Crain taking the loss.
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Toronto Blue Jays' Scott Rolen is greeted in the dugout after scoring the go-ahead run on a single by pinch-hitter Joe Inglett off Minnesota Twins' Jesse Crain in the 11th inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 15, 2008, in Minneapolis. The Blue Jays won 3-2, sweeping the three-game series.
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 AL East Standings
W L Pct GB 
 Tampa Bay 24 17 .585 -- 
 Boston 24 19 .558 1.0 
 Baltimore 21 19 .525 2.5 
 Toronto 21 22 .488 4.0 
 NY Yankees 20 22 .476 4.5 
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Vernon Wells - Toronto Blue JaysV. Wells
#10, Center Field
Leads team with 21 Runs
STAT PLAYER TOTAL
 AVGV. Wells.281 
 HRM. Stairs
 RBIV. Wells24 
 RV. Wells21 
 SBÁ. Ríos
 WJ. Litsch
 SVB. Ryan
 IPR. Halladay69.2 
 ERAS. Marcum2.22 
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 Last Five Games
 Mon, May 12at ClevelandL 0-3 
 Mon, May 12at ClevelandW 3-0 
 Tue, May 13at MinnesotaW 5-3 
 Wed, May 14at MinnesotaW 6-5 
 Thu, May 15at MinnesotaW 3-2 
 Next Five Games
 Fri, May 16at Philadelphia19:05 
 Sat, May 17at Philadelphia19:05 
 Sun, May 18at Philadelphia13:35 
 Tue, May 20LA Angels19:07 
 Wed, May 21LA Angels19:07 
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