The youngster allowed just one hit in his second big league start, backed by consecutive homers from Magglio Ordonez and Carlos Guillen for a 2-1 win over the Cleveland Indians in the opening game of a big three-game series.
"I'm going to remember this for the rest of my life," Jurrjens said.The 21-year-old righty just plain out-dueled Tribe starter Fausto Carmona, carrying a no-hit bid into the sixth inning until Jhonny Peralta homered with one out for the Indians' one and only hit of the game.
JJ (1-1, 3.29 ERA) exhaled as he exited the hill to a standing ovation. Post-game, he said his phone was going to go crazy that night, since the game was also televised in the Dutch Caribbean. He added, "It's just a dream come true."
Fun fact from Elias: For the first time in franchise history, the Indians' lone hit was a home run.
[Detroit Free Press] | [Blown Coverage]
2 comments:
Jair Jurrjens vs. Fausto Carmona?!?
Sounds like a featherweight fight on the undercard.
Thanks for clearing up that whole pronunciation thing, I think I'll stick to J.J. though.
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