Toronto trailed 7-5 going into the final inning to face Sox closer Bobby Jenks. Travis Snider doubled, John Buck hit a bloop single, and Lewis followed up with a blast to right-field, a bases-clearing 3-run home-run off Jenks to give the Jays an 8-7 lead.
Despite going toe-to-toe in the early innings and trading offensive blows, including a big 3 for 5 afternoon for Vernon Wells, Jays pitching and defence came up short in the early innings today. Neither the Jays starter Ricky Romero (who gave up 5 walks in less than 6 innings of work) nor the bullpen could contain the Chicago bats to support the early inning five run Blue Jay offensive effort.
But the four run ninth inning offensive outburst lead by Lewis, and Jays closer Kevin Gregg's ninth inning work to retire the side in order for the save, pulled the victory out for Toronto, who won the series in Chicago 3 games to 1. The Jays improved to 19-14 on the season, and the loss takes Chicago down to 13-19.
Jason Frasor got the win for Toronto, and closer Bobby Jenks was tagged with the loss and a blown save.
The Blue Jays resume action tomorrow night in Boston at Fenway Park, in a series against the Red Sox.
James Ireland
www.jamesireland.ca
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