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SAN DIEGO -- Torontos bullpen was lights-out in a three-game series against San Diego, from a series-opening, 17-inning game that stretched from Friday night into Saturday morning through Sunday nights finale, when the Blue Jays lost 40-year-old starter Ramon Ortiz to an apparent right elbow injury. Swell Flaske Nettbutikk . Mark DeRosa hit a go-ahead homer into the second deck in left field leading off the 11th inning and the Blue Jays beat the Padres 7-4 Sunday night to avoid a three-game sweep. Six relievers allowed just two singles in nine innings of scoreless relief after Ortiz was hurt throwing his third pitch to Chase Headley leading off the Padres third. For the series, the pen allowed just one run and 10 hits in 22 2-3 innings while striking out 16 and walking eight. "They truly have been great all year for us and weve certainly needed them to be that way to keep our heads above water," DeRosa said. "You never like to use them that much, but tonight was an exception to the rule." It was the second extra-inning game of the series. The Padres won Friday nights game 4-3 in 17 innings. Ortiz came up holding his right elbow after making his third pitch to Headley. He slammed his glove to the ground at the back of the mound. A trainer came out and was looking at his right elbow. Ortiz appeared to be crying as he walked to the dugout. "What a kind of sombre game for us, and kind of watching him reflect on his career and hopefully he didnt throw his last pitch," DeRosa said. "Tough series. We had to win this game. Definitely made for a happier flight. Everyone contributed. Bullpen was asked to do a heck of a lot, not only in this game, but in the 17-inning game." Manager John Gibbons said Ortizs injury "doesnt look good." The pitcher is scheduled to travel to Florida to have an MRI. The Blue Jays have thrown the most innings of any bullpen in the majors. "Were proud of it, but then again, were only as good as our next one," reliever Steve Delabar said. "When the phone rings and we get up, we have to do it again." Casey Janssen (1-0) pitched the 10th for the win. Aaron Loup pitched the 11th for his second save. "We werent able to solve them," Padres manager Bud Black said of Torontos pen. "We had some good swings versus Ortiz, but when they went to their pen, we couldnt solve any of their guys. We couldnt muster any offence. I cant explain it except their bullpen did a great job this series." Ortiz was recalled before Saturdays game when Brandon Morrow was placed on the disabled list with a forearm strain. DeRosa drove a 3-1 pitch from Brad Boxberger (0-1) an estimated 428 feet, his fourth, in the 11th inning. It was the first of five straight hits opening the three-run inning. The Blue Jays second run that inning came in on third baseman Headleys throwing error and Jose Bautista hit an RBI double. An inning before he was hurt, Ortiz allowed a three-run homer to San Diego starter Edinson Volquez, his first in the big leagues. Volquezs homer capped a four-run inning that gave the Padres a 4-1 lead. Rookie Jedd Gyorko was aboard on an RBI double and Will Venable on an intentional walk. Torontos Edwin Encarnacion homered for the second time in three games, reaching the second deck in left field with two outs in the third. It was his 16th. The Blue Jays tied it in the fifth on Adam Linds two-run double off centre fielder Alexi Amaristas glove against the fence. Melky Cabrera was aboard on a single and Encarnacion on a two-out walk. Volquez allowed four runs and six hits in five innings, struck out seven and walked three. NOTES: It was the first time in 303 career games in 12 seasons that Ortiz surrendered a home run to a pitcher. ... Gyorko had his first career stolen base in the sixth. ... Padres LF Carlos Quentin crashed into the wall while catching Cabreras fly ball to end the eighth with runners on first and third. ... The Padres recalled RHP Brad Boxberger from Triple-A Tucson and optioned LHP Robbie Erlin to Tucson. Erlin earned his first big league win in his first start on Saturday night while filling in for LHP Clayton Richard, who pitched the final two innings of San Diegos 17-inning victory against Toronto that started Friday night and ended just into Saturday morning. ... Boxberger has made 17 relief appearances with Tucson this season, going 0-3 with a 5.73 ERA. This is his second stint with the Padres this season, posting a 0.00 ERA in two relief appearances. ... The Padres start a three-game series at Dodger Stadium on Monday night, when LHP Eric Stults (4-4, 3.86) is scheduled to face LHP Chris Capuano (1-4, 5.45). Itll be the first time Quentin plays at Dodger Stadium since breaking Zach Greinkes collarbone in a brawl at Petco Park on April 11. The Padres opened a three-game series at Dodger Stadium four days after that brawl, but Quentin was serving an eight-game suspension. ... The Blue Jays are off Monday before continuing their trip with a two-game series at San Francisco starting Tuesday night, when RHP Josh Johnson (0-1, 6.86) faces RHP Tim Lincecum (3-5, 5.12). Swell Flaske Blå Marmor . Sulaiman, 44, was chosen unanimously Tuesday in a vote by the leadership, the World Boxing Council said. Sulaiman becomes the sixth president of the organization. Swell Bottle Norge . LOUIS -- Valtteri Filppula assisted on three of Tampa Bays four goals, and the Lightning beat the St. http://www.swellflaskenorge.com/ . -- Arizona knocked off some quality opponents, rolled over a few overmatched ones and grinded out victories even when things didnt go so well. Port Adelaide forward Aaron Young admits there are nerves at Alberton as the club prepare to review their AFL list after another disappointing year.Coach Ken Hinkley has promised the Power will make bold list management decisions after a dismal loss to Melbourne at Adelaide Oval had dashed their chances of making the finals for a second straight year.Young, 23, has booted 33 goals this year and signed a one-year contract extension in June but says some teammates might be feeling the pinch ahead of Saturdays derby clash with Adelaide.Youre great mates with everyone at the club so those times are pretty testing, Young said on Wednesday.Obviously, its sad for some guys that will have to move on but youve got to put the onus on us.If were playing our best footy, then theres minimal changes but we havent performed the way wed like to.Its a bit upsetting but there will be some changes towards the end of the year.Port will go into the Showdown without star forward Chad Wingard, who will play no further part in the season after injuring his hamstring against Melbourne.Wingard has since undergone surgery on a pre-existing finger injury but is expected to recover in time for nexxt years pre-season. 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Hamish Hartlett (calf) and Billy Frampton (groin) have also been ruled out for the rest of the year and spearhead Charlie Dixon could join them on the sidelines after appearing to aggravate an ankle injury in the 40-point loss to the Demons.A decision on Dixon will be made after the Power train on Wednesday evening but Young says he expects the Showdown to be close either way, despite the third-placed Crows enjoying a far better year.I think the pressure of the occasion for both sides will be the same, Young said.Obviously, its a two-team town and both teams really want to win the game.Hinkley described his players as mentally bruised following their loss to the Demons, conceding they had lost the attacking flair that had driven their past successes.Were second-guessing ourselves because of the mistakes and it takes away your enthusiasm to challenge the game, he said.It shouldnt but it does.Youre uncertain and, whenever you play football with some uncertainty, you end up looking like an average football team. 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