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Thomas, Jays Rough Up Red Sox

6-run 8th lifts Toronto past Boston for the 6th straight time

By Mitch Pritchard,  Newser User

Posted Apr 5, 2008 5:45 PM CDT
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(Newser) – Frank Thomas hit a two-run homer, David Eckstein had three RBIs and the Toronto Blue Jays used a six-run eighth inning to beat the Boston Red Sox 10-2 today. Toronto has won six straight against Boston, including the 2007 season. Blue Jays right-hander Jesse Litsch (1-0) allowed two runs on five hits over five innings for the win. He walked three and struck out two.

Boston's Clay Buchholz (0-1) gave up four runs, including three earned, and six hits over five innings. The right-hander walked two and struck out seven. A two-run error by Boston first baseman Sean Casey and RBI singles from Eckstein and Lyle Overbay gave the Blue Jays a 4-2 lead through five. Toronto broke it open with six runs in the sixth off three Boston relievers.

The Toronto Blue Jays shortstop David Eckstein turns the double play over Boston Red Sox's Sean Casey during the third inning of their American League baseball game iin Toronto today.
The Toronto Blue Jays shortstop David Eckstein turns the double play over Boston Red Sox's Sean Casey during the third inning of their American League baseball game iin Toronto today.   (AP Photo/The Canadian Press,J.P. Moczulski)
Boston Red Sox starter Clay Buchholz pitches against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning of their American League baseball game in Toronto Saturday, April 5 2008.
Boston Red Sox starter Clay Buchholz pitches against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning of their American League baseball game in Toronto Saturday, April 5 2008.   (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, J.P. Moczulski)
Toronto Blue Jays starter Jesse Litsch pitches against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning of their American League baseball game in Toronto Saturday, April 5 2008.
Toronto Blue Jays starter Jesse Litsch pitches against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning of their American League baseball game in Toronto Saturday, April 5 2008.   (AP Photo/The Canadian Press,J.P. Moczulski)
Boston Red Sox center fielder Coco Crisp tries to catch Blue Jay's batter Frank Thomas' home run ball as it sails over the wall today. The Jays defeated the Red Sox 10-2.
Boston Red Sox center fielder Coco Crisp tries to catch Blue Jay's batter Frank Thomas' home run ball as it sails over the wall today. The Jays defeated the Red Sox 10-2.   (AP Photo/The Canadian Press,J.P. Moczulski)
Boston Red Sox reliever Kyle Snyder rubs his head while waiting to be relieved today. The Jays scored six runs in the inning, going on to defeated the Sox 10-2.
Boston Red Sox reliever Kyle Snyder rubs his head while waiting to be relieved today. The Jays scored six runs in the inning, going on to defeated the Sox 10-2.   (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, J.P. Moczulski)
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