For the second start in a row, another missed strike three call by the ump caused Felix to lose his composure. Last week it was Gibbons taking him deep when the inning should have been over, this time around it was Alex Rios who should have been rung up for the second out in the bottom half of the fifth with the bases loaded. Instead, with new life and a 3-2 count, he took the next pitch up the middle to break a scoreless tie and give the Jays a 2-0 lead. As if his body language wasn't enough to show Felix's frustration at that point, his very next delivery was deposited in the seats by Troy Glaus to give Toronto a 5 - nil lead.
Two consecutive pitches, five runs.
ouch.
That's the way the cookie crumbles, and it's being proven time and time again that Felix lets it crumble fast. Hopefully this is just his youth speaking volumes, and with time, continued health and a bit of luck, Felix may prove to be the ace he's projected as.
Mariner manager John MacLaren was ejected for the first time in his career as he immediately came out and right into home plate umpire Chad Fairchild's face after the home run by Glaus. Maybe this will serve as a boost to the club as they head to Texas to take on the division bottom feeding Rangers, and the club can break out this mini two game losing streak.
Other than the ejection, the lone Mariner player highlight of this game would have to be Brandon Morrow striking out the side in order in the seventh.
Beltre went 1-3 with his 22nd double of the season.
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