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Blue Jays beat Pirates, avoid sweep

Sunday, June 22, 2008

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Cito Gaston earned his first win as Toronto Blue Jays manager in 11 years, getting home runs from Scott Rolen and Adam Lind in an 8-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.

Lyle Overbay and Vernon Wells had two RBIs apiece for Toronto, which avoided a sweep and the third 0-6 road trip in franchise history. Joe Inglett went 3-for-4 and Marco Scutaro scored three runs.