Pirates vs. Blue Jays, top of fifth

New Toronto pitcher Jason Frasor is one of scores of big-league guys I've barely heard of who are pretty important to their teams.
The situational reliever has averaged 58 appearances the past three seasons. That takes durability and a knack for putting a bad outing in his rear-view mirror.
Let's see if the Pirates can take advantage of a two-out walk to Luis Rivas. McLouth would gladly take his third double of the game if it means a run.
I'm told by press-box insider Eddy Michels that Duke recorded first strikes against 11 of the 16 batters he faced.
McLouth settles for a bloop single into left, putting runners on the corner for Jack Wilson.
It's overcast up here, which for us year-round Florida residents is very pleasant because it won't be long before El Sol is bombarding us daily with its scorching rays.
Frasor just snuck a called-strike fastball past Wilson on the insided corner to preserve a 2-1 Blue Jays lead at the halfway point.