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Rios Owns Tavarez

There are times when the batter-versus-pitcher matchups can be overstated.

But apparently, it's safe to say that the Jays' Alex Rios owns Boston pitcher Julian Tavarez.

Prior to today's game, Rios was 5 for 6 in his career against the right-hander.

Tavarez retired Rios on a groundout in the first inning. In his next two at-bats, though, Rios tagged a double and tie-breaking solo homer, so he's now batting a sizzling .777 (7 for 9) against Tavarez.

-- Steven Krasner

Posted by Steven Krasner  at 2:30 PM | Permalink