Burnett outduels Reyes as Jays down Braves Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - Alex Rios drove in Marco Scutaro with the
lone run of the game on a double in the sixth and A.J. Burnett was dominant
through seven innings of work as the Toronto Blue Jays edged the Atlanta
Braves in the rubber match of a three-game interleague series at Rogers
Centre.
Burnett (8-7) was magnificent, allowing only four hits, while striking out 11
and walking four. The hard-throwing right-hander, who started his career in
the National League, improved to 5-9 in 17 career starts versus the Braves.
B.J. Ryan recorded his 16th save... More...
A.J. Burnett was rocked for eight runs (six earned) on 12 hits over seven innings in Friday's 8-2 loss to the Angels, with no walks and three strikeouts.
Our View:Burnett can only be solid for so long, and tonight's punishing loss snapped a two-game winning streak. He has given up six or more earned runs in three of his last seven starts.
The Baltimore Orioles have looked into acquiring shortstop David Eckstein from the Blue Jays, according to the Baltimore Sun.
Our View:It is well known that Toronto is looking to offload Eckstein and his $4.5 million salary. However, in terms of fantasy play, his move to Baltimore would do very little to increase his value.
