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Burnett, Rios Avert Sweep in Boston

Toronto concludes 2-7 roadtrip with 3-0 win

By Jesse Andrews, Newser User

Posted May 1, 2008 10:14 PM CDT

(Newser) – A.J. Burnett scattered three hits pitching into the eighth inning and Alex Rios homered for the Toronto Blue Jays, who wrapped up a miserable road trip with a 3-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox. Toronto finished the nine-game trip at 2-7 and avoided... Read full story »

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Burnett, Rios Avert Sweep in Boston

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