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Moriarty9 · 04-23-2008, 10:49 AM

Ponson falls to 0-20
Jays starter rocked again
August 28, 2009

TORONTO -- This has not been the best of years for Blue Jays pitcher Sidney Ponson.
The hefty right hander, 32, had hoped to rebound from a disappointing 8-14, 5.17 ERA season with Toronto last season but has hit a new low in 2009. For the third time this season, Ponson was hit all around the ballpark by the Boston Red Sox as the Blue Jays fell 10-5 at the Rogers Centre. With the loss, Ponson falls to 0-20 on the season with a 7.75 ERA in 26 starts. Ponson was hit for six runs on nine hits and two walks over 5 2/3 innings, but the damage was limited thanks to fine defensive play from Toronto, including three home run balls brought back in by Blue Jays outfielders.
The entire Boston lineup contributed in the win, collecting 13 hits and drawing four walks in the contest. DH Matt Kemp hit a solo home run in the fifth inning and secondbaseman Dan Uggla's three run home run in the sixth inning chased Ponson from the game.
Manny Ramirez paced the Red Sox lineup, going 2-for-4 with two doubles, a run and three RBI.
Boston starter Roy Oswalt picked up his fourth win since joining the Red Sox, improving his record to 18-7 on the year with a 3.38 ERA. Oswalt gave up four runs on eight hits with no walks and 11 strikeouts in 7 1/3 innings of work.
With the win, Boston reduced its magic number to 21. Toronto, owners of baseball's worst record, now sit 41 games behind the Red Sox.

04-23-2008, 10:49 AM	#51 (permalink)
Moriarty9 Major Leagues Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 384	Ponson falls to 0-20 Ponson falls to 0-20 Jays starter rocked again August 28, 2009 TORONTO -- This has not been the best of years for Blue Jays pitcher Sidney Ponson. The hefty right hander, 32, had hoped to rebound from a disappointing 8-14, 5.17 ERA season with Toronto last season but has hit a new low in 2009. For the third time this season, Ponson was hit all around the ballpark by the Boston Red Sox as the Blue Jays fell 10-5 at the Rogers Centre. With the loss, Ponson falls to 0-20 on the season with a 7.75 ERA in 26 starts. Ponson was hit for six runs on nine hits and two walks over 5 2/3 innings, but the damage was limited thanks to fine defensive play from Toronto, including three home run balls brought back in by Blue Jays outfielders. The entire Boston lineup contributed in the win, collecting 13 hits and drawing four walks in the contest. DH Matt Kemp hit a solo home run in the fifth inning and secondbaseman Dan Uggla's three run home run in the sixth inning chased Ponson from the game. Manny Ramirez paced the Red Sox lineup, going 2-for-4 with two doubles, a run and three RBI. Boston starter Roy Oswalt picked up his fourth win since joining the Red Sox, improving his record to 18-7 on the year with a 3.38 ERA. Oswalt gave up four runs on eight hits with no walks and 11 strikeouts in 7 1/3 innings of work. With the win, Boston reduced its magic number to 21. Toronto, owners of baseball's worst record, now sit 41 games behind the Red Sox.