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Watch for
Really good Garza: Rays starter Matt Garza has been exceptional against the Jays this season, going 2-1 with an 0.39 ERA, allowing one earned run in 231/3 innings.
Young David: Jays starter David Purcey, a first-round pick in 2004, has gone 2-3, 5.33 in five starts since joining the rotation in late July. He hasn't faced the Rays.
On deck
Thursday: vs. Blue Jays, 7:10, FSN. Rays — RHP Edwin Jackson (10-8, 3.93); Jays — RHP Jesse Litsch (9-7, 4.01)
Friday: vs. Orioles, 7:10, FSN. Rays — LHP Scott Kazmir (9-6, 3.27); Orioles — RHP Jeremy Guthrie (10-10, 3.28)
Quote of the day
"If we had instant replay, I'd have one more home run.''
OF Eric Hinske, supporting the current plan and recalling a ball he hit several seasons ago that he said was incorrectly called a double.
Number of the day
67 Fair balls in 11 seasons that hit the C- and D-ring catwalks and were called home runs; these could now be subject to instant replay review.
Magic number
29
Number of Tampa Bay wins and Boston losses for Rays to win AL East.
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