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Marcum K's 9 As Jays Defeat Rays 6-2  

Posted May 7, 08 10:11 PM CDT in Sports    Most Covered

(newser) – Shaun Marcum came within an out of a shutout, Scott Rolen hit a two-run homer and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-2 on Wednesday night. Marcum (4-2) walked one and struck out nine, allowing two runs in 8 2-3. He won back-to-back starts for the first time this season and lowered his ERA to 2.59.

The right-hander got two quick outs in the ninth before Akinori Iwamura singled down the third-base line and Carl Crawford reached on an infield chopper. B.J. Upton followed with a two-run double to center, ending Marcum's chance for his first career complete game. Scott Downs came on and ended the game by striking out Carlos Pena. Pena has struck out eight times in his past nine at-bats.

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Marcum K's 9 As Jays Defeat Rays 6-2
Toronto Blue Jays' Shaun Marcum pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays during ninth inning baseball action in Toronto, Wednesday, May 7, 2008. The Blue Jays beat the Rays 6-2.   (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Aaron Harris)
Marcum K's 9 As Jays Defeat Rays 6-2
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Shaun Marcum (28) hugs teammate A.J. Burnett after being relieved during ninth inning baseball action against the Tampa Bay Rays in Toronto, Wednesday, May 7, 2008.   (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Aaron Harris)
Marcum K's 9 As Jays Defeat Rays 6-2
Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Akinori Iwamura, left, of Japan, turns a double play as Toronto Blue Jays Alex Rios (15) slides into second base during the fifth inning of an MLB baseball game.   (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Aaron Harris)
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