Rookie Pannone wins 3rd straight start, Jays beat Rays 5-2
(WorldNews Canada)

TORONTO (AP) - The Tampa Bay Rays became the latest playoff contender to lose to Toronto rookie left-hander Thomas Pannone. Pannone pitched 6 2-3 innings to win his third straight start, Rowdy Tellez homered and drove in three and the Blue Jays beat the Rays 5-2 Saturday, dealing another blow to Tampa Bay’s faint playoff hopes. In his previous two starts, Pannone got the best of playoff-bound Cleveland and the New York Yankees. “It definitely gives me the confidence that I know my stuff can play here,” Pannone said. “I’m facing good lineups, good hitters and I’m turning them over pretty well. I just want to continue to do that.” Tellez singled in the...