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Moriarty9 · 04-07-2009, 06:10 PM

Millwood strong in Rays romp
Toronto's Smiley hit hard in 8-2 loss
April 4, 2001

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Devil Rays picked up another eight runs tonight as Kevin Millwood put together a strong performance en route to an 8-2 win over the visiting Toronto Blue Jays.

Millwood worked seven shutout innings, walking two and allowing seven hits while striking out five. The workhorse threw 110 pitches, 73 for strikes, as the Devil Rays offense provided him with ample support.

Carlos Beltran hit a solo home run off Toronto starter John Smiley in the second inning, and Erubiel Durazo belted a three-run homer off reliever Carlos Almanzar in the seventh inning to put the game away.

Beltran also picked up a double while catcher Charles Johnson had two basehits, and rookie shortstop Jimmy Rollins had two RBI.

Smiley was hit for seven runs, four earned, on six hits and three walks, striking out five Tampa Bay batters in 6 2/3 innings of work.

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Moriarty9 All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,858 Thanks: 10 Thanked 3x in 3 posts	Millwood strong in Rays romp Toronto's Smiley hit hard in 8-2 loss April 4, 2001 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Devil Rays picked up another eight runs tonight as Kevin Millwood put together a strong performance en route to an 8-2 win over the visiting Toronto Blue Jays. Millwood worked seven shutout innings, walking two and allowing seven hits while striking out five. The workhorse threw 110 pitches, 73 for strikes, as the Devil Rays offense provided him with ample support. Carlos Beltran hit a solo home run off Toronto starter John Smiley in the second inning, and Erubiel Durazo belted a three-run homer off reliever Carlos Almanzar in the seventh inning to put the game away. Beltran also picked up a double while catcher Charles Johnson had two basehits, and rookie shortstop Jimmy Rollins had two RBI. Smiley was hit for seven runs, four earned, on six hits and three walks, striking out five Tampa Bay batters in 6 2/3 innings of work.