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Jays let one get away, lose 7-6 to M’s

The Toronto Blue Jays couldn’t hold on to the lead on Canada Day in Seattle.

The Jays, who led 6-2 and looked in control, let one get away, falling 7-6 to the Mariners.

Starter Jesse Litsch looked tentative for the first two innings but hung in there, but still seemed headed for his 9th win of the season.

Instead, the Jays wasted youngster Adam Lind’s 3-for-4, 3-RBI game and Vernon Well’s three hits, and saw their mini three-game winning streak snapped.

Seattle, down by four in the sixth, was led by a pair of veterans: Adrian Beltre and Richie Sexson.

No, folks. That’s not a typo.

Yes, the Jays were done in by two of the worst free-agent signings in recent memory. Both were signed by the M’s after the ‘04 season, and well, quite frankly have sucked.

Instead, there was Beltre slugging a two-run shot and Sexson hitting a tying blast in the eighth.

What were the odds that both would hit home runs in the same game? In fact, Sexson hadn’t hit one out since May 24th, and had only nine heading into the contest.

Lefty Scott Downs, who served up the dinger to Sexson, was allowed to return for the last of the ninth, and allowed two walks–one intentional–before giving way to Shawn Camp.

One pitch later, Willie Bloomquist hit a game-ending single, and the Jays fell, 7-6.

A tough loss for sure, but the Jays will have to bounce back on Wednesday to take the series.

Dustin McGowan (6-6, 4.26) opposed Jarrod Washburn (3-7, 5.23) on Wednesday night.

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