The Jays blew a two run lead, surrendering three runs in the bottom of the eighth in a 4-3 loss in the Bronx last night. Toronto though won Game 1 by a score of 6-1, and have looked like the superior team throughout the series. Given tonight's match-up on the mound, I expect Toronto's big bats to pile on here in the Bronx in the series finale.

C.C. Sabathia will toe the slab for the Bronx Bombers, and he was rocked in spring training. That really comes as no surprise, as he's been struggling for the last few years now. He was only able to start three games in the Bronx last year, going 0-3 with a 7.47 ERA. His numbers in the spring were no better, posting an ERA over 8.00.

The Jays will hand the ball to Daniel Norris, a 21 year old that really impressed in spring training. The lefty was 4-0 with a 2.92 ERA, and he struck out 30 batters in 27 1/3 innings. While you never know what to expect from a rookie, he's given us a lot more reason for optimism.

Take TOR.

GL,

Jesse Schule