Marco Estrada ended his season on a sour note. The Blue Jays right-hander lasted just two-and-a-third innings, giving up eight runs — seven of them earned — in Toronto’s 10-7 loss to the Boston Red Sox. Elsewhere, the New York Yankees dumped Tampa Bay 6-1.
The Minnesota Twins became the first team to make the playoffs after losing at least 100 games the previous season, clinching an A-L wild-card berth when the Los Angeles Angels lost 6-4 in 10 innings to the White Sox.
The Toronto Maple Leafs handed Montreal its sixth straight pre-season loss, beating the Habs 4-2 in Quebec City. Andreas Johnsson led the way for the Leafs with a goal and two assists. Connor McDavid put on a show in Saskatoon. The Oilers captain scored twice and added an assist as Edmonton downed the Carolina Hurricanes 4-0 in a pre-season game at SaskTel Centre.
The Charlottetown Islanders are back in action Thursday night, visiting the Saint John Seadogs.
The UPEI Men’s Hockey Panthers play an exhibition game Thursday night at 7:00 pm at UdeM.
Elm Grove Kaboom will try to deliver on his morning promise in the Thursday evening feature at Red Shores Racetrack and Casino at the Charlottetown Driving Park with Prince Edward Island’s leading driver in the race bike.
First race post time is 6:30 P.M. for the 12-dash Thursday program with the $1,900 featured event lining up in race 11. Elm Grove Kaboom leaves from post 5 in the mid-week top class for driver Marc Campbell
First race post time is 6:30 P.M. for the 12-dash Thursday program with the $1,900 featured event lining up in race 11. Elm Grove Kaboom leaves from post 5 in the mid-week top class for driver Marc Campbell