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MIAMI -- Regardless of how Ricky Romero has pitched, hes been provided with plenty of run support. LaMarr Woodley Youth Jersey . Jose Bautista homered and drove in three runs, Kelly Johnson also had three RBIs and the Toronto Blue Jays backed Romero handsomely in a 12-5 victory over the skidding Miami Marlins on Friday night. "Ive been lucky," Romero said. "The hitters have done their part every time Ive pitched it seems like." Toronto had supported Romero (8-1) with an average of 9.16 runs per game entering Friday, which put him third in the majors. He did not have his best stuff against the Marlins, allowing four runs, seven hits and four walks. But he did give the Blue Jays seven much-needed innings after Toronto placed three starters on the disabled list in the last week. "Its been a grind, it honestly has," Romero said. "Nothing has come easy for me this year. Its no secret. Im battling, grinding and trying to do everything possible to get deep in the game." Kyle Drabek was lost for the season after undergoing Tommy John surgery, and Drew Hutchison (elbow sprain) and Brandon Marrow (strained rib cage muscle) also went on the DL. Brett Lawrie had three hits and scored four times to help the Blue Jays end an eight-game losing streak to the Marlins, who own a 17-5 advantage in the series. "Im seeing the ball well and just trying to get on base for the guys behind me to allow them to do their job," Lawrie said. Miami has lost five straight and 14 of 16 overall. Its been a stark contrast from May when the Marlins went 21-8, setting a franchise record for wins in a month. "Id rather lose 2-1 because I have a chance," Miami manager Ozzie Guillen said. "That means were pitching well but were not hitting." Giancarlo Stanton, Omar Infante and Gaby Sanchez homered for the Marlins. "Nothings fair now," Stanton said. "Thats pretty much the story. Its either nothing, or one or the other. Weve got to turn it all at the same time." Lawrie led off the game with a triple down the right-field line and scored on a groundout by Colby Rasmus. Bautista singled home Lawrie in the third, and Johnsons sacrifice fly scored Bautista. "It was a very good offensive night again," Blue Jays manager John Farrell said. "Brett gets us started right out of the gate with a triple." Toronto chased Anibal Sanchez (3-6) in the fourth after the right-hander walked in a run with the bases loaded, giving the Blue Jays a 4-0 lead. Two more runs scored in the inning, both charged to Sanchez. He gave up six runs, seven hits and four walks in 3 1-3 innings. "I wanted to help the team," Sanchez said. "I know the situation right now with the team. I just want to do the best I can, like I do every time. I wanted to help the team get out of the hole we are in right now." Stantons homer and an RBI single by Hanley Ramirez cut the lead to 6-2 before the Blue Jays scored five more in the sixth off Ryan Webb, keyed by a two-run double from J.P. Arencibia. Johnson and Rajai Davis each had an RBI single in the inning and Yunel Escobar drove in a run with Torontos third sacrifice fly. Bautistas 419-foot homer to left was his 23rd of the season and 11th in the past 18 games. Infantes two-run shot was his first since May 8. Sanchezs only other home run came on April 26. NOTES: Toronto general manager Alex Anthopoulos confirmed that Hutchison has a sprained right elbow after the pitcher had additional tests, but Hutchison will not need Tommy John surgery. "Hes on a non-throwing program for four to six weeks," Anthopoulos said. "At that point, then he can start a normal throwing program. In terms of coming back, if its six weeks that he doesnt throw, then hes going to start throwing again and get ready, youre probably looking at September." ... The Blue Jays have made an adjustment in their starting rotation. RHP Jesse Chavez will start Sunday against Miami and RHP Henderson Alvarez will start Monday against Boston. ... Marlins CF Emilio Bonifacio (sprained left thumb) took 25 swings from the left side for the first time since his May 18 injury and did not have any pain. Although he would like to return sooner, Bonifacio is still expected to be out until after the All-Star break. ... ESPN basketball analyst Dick Vitale was in attendance. ... U.S. soccer standout Jozy Altidore threw out the ceremonial first pitch. Altidore will play in the World Soccer Masters Tour game at Sun Life Stadium on Saturday. ... Miami will send RHP Josh Johnson (4-5, 4.18 ERA) to the mound Saturday to face LHP Brett Cecil (1-0, 3.60). Johnson is 6-1 with a 2.06 ERA in his last 10 interleague starts. Troy Polamalu Camo Jersey . 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Thursdays draw for the group stage pitched the holders against a Juventus side that stormed to the Serie A title and was unbeaten in all competitions last season apart from the Italian Cup final. Carnell Lake Jersey . -- Matt Kenseth won for the second time in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship in a caution-marred race at repaved Kansas Speedway.SAN DIEGO -- The third generation of the OMalley family took over the sad-sack San Diego Padres on Wednesday, promising to run the club in the same first-class manner that Walter and Peter OMalley once ran the Dodgers. The new ownership group includes Peter OMalleys sons, Kevin and Brian, and nephews Peter and Tom Seidler. It also includes San Diego businessman Ron Fowler, the executive chairman who has been designated as the teams control person. "This is a special moment for us," Kevin OMalley said at a news conference to announce the closing of the $800 million deal and introduce the new ownership group. "Our grandfather, Walter OMalley, our father, Peter OMalley, for close to 50 years ran a first-class baseball organization. We feel a great responsibility being here today to carry on that legacy. We have high expectations for a first-class product on and off the field and we look forward to working with the team here to make it happen." Phil Mickelson has said hell be involved in the group. Peter Seidler said that due to conflicting schedules and the closing of the deal, he hasnt had a chance to sit down with the golfer to finalize his involvement, but hopes to do so in the next few weeks. Seidler said theres one spot left in the ownership group and its being held for Mickelson. Mickelson is "very interested in this and hopes to get the deal done," the golfers spokesman, T.R. Reinman, said Wednesday. The OMalley-Seidler-Fowler group takes over a Padres team that has largely struggled since being swept by the New York Yankees in the 1998 World Series. Many fans felt a sense of disconnect with John Moores, who had owned the team since December 1994 and had to put it up for sale due to a difficult divorce. Jeff Moorads attempt to buy the team on a layaway plan fell apart earlier this year, forcing Moores to put the team back on the market. Additionally, the Padres cant be seen in 42 per cent of the homes in San Diego County due to a squabble between Fox Sports San Diego, which is in the first year of a $1.2 billion. 20-year deal to broadcast the club, and Time Warner and AT&T U-verse. The late Walter OMalley bought the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1950 and moved them to Los Angeles before the 1958 season. Peter OMalley eventually took over for his father and all told under the familys ownership, the Dodgers won six World Series and 13 NL championships before being sold in 1998. By comparison, the Padres have played in two World Series and lost both, in 1984 and 1998. Now in their 44th season, the Padres have had only 13 winning seasons. Theyve had 15 seasons of 90-plus losses, including five seasons of 100 or more losses. Theyve been better-known for their garish brown-and-yellow uniforms in the 1970s and 80s, Roseanne Barr screeching through the national anthem before a home game in 1990 and the fire sale of 1993, when they dumped every star except Tony Gwynn. Among the other lowlights was the 1974 home opener, when new owner Ray Kroc, the McDonalds co-founder, grabbed the PA microphone and told the fans, "I have never seen such stupid ballplaying in my life." On Fan Appreciation Night in 1988, club president Chub Feeney flipped off two fans carrying a "Scrub Chub" banner. Feeney resigned the next day. So here come the OMalleys and Seidlers with their strong baseball pedigree. Additionally, Fowlers involvement brings a local connection that runs much deeper than most previous ownership groups. Fowler is a wealthy beer and liquor distributor and civic leader who has lived in San Diego since 1974. "I think were very fortunate to have the OMalley-Seidler family as the primary owners of the Padres," Fowler said. Mike Wallace Authentic Jersey. "The reputation of the OMalley family in Los Angeles has been fantastic over many years. The energy that I think the sons and nephews of the OMalley family is going to bring here is going to be very special for this community." Kevin OMalley and Tom Seidler have moved to San Diego. Tom Seidler runs the Visalia Rawhide, a Single-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks. He said that team will remain in the family. "Ive been really fortunate to go to work at a ballpark most of my life and have enjoyed and loved every minute of it," Tom Seidler said. "To continue it here at Petco Park, one of the best ballparks in the country, is really special. Like Kevin said, weve had a great sense of responsibility to do the right things as owners to support the management team and the staff." Peter Seidler said Peter OMalley will serve as a "sounding board and patriarch." Kevin OMalley said his father had minor surgery last week and was at home recovering. Fowler said the new ownership group plans to "underpromise and overdeliver." He refused to divulge what the player payroll will be next season, but said it would increase. He said the priorities are winning, fan experience and community involvement. Fowler got emotional when he said that, as a 68-year-old, "I cant believe how damn lucky I am." While Moores became a penny-pincher and Moorad was unable to convince people he had enough money to buy the club, Fowler said theres still money left over to try to improve the Padres, who began the day in fourth place in the NL West, 13 games behind the San Francisco Giants. "Is there sufficient money left over to improve the product? Yes," he said. "This is an all-cash deal. We are not taking out any debt to do this. Its all equity. We are not going to be undercapitalized." Fowler said there are two reasons why this ownership group is different. "Ive got probably a longer history in San Diego than the other people," Fowler said. "I think I understand what San Diego means to people. And I think the history of the OMalley family is far different than anybody else. You look at these guys. These are young guys. They range in age from 51 down to mid-30s. They have been successful in their own right. From a business standpoint theyve made their own money. Its their own money in it. Its not family money. I think they have baseball in their blood. Its in their DNA. Once you do that, you have a sense of what needs to be done. Im going to give it a hard run for a number of years. I think I understand this community and I think we can make a difference here. Thats why were all in." Fowler declined to divulge specific percentages other than to say that seven owners will control more than 80 per cent of the team and be on an advisory board. The OMalley-Seidler-Fowler group will control more than half of that group. Hall of Famer Don Sutton, who pitched for the Dodgers from 1966-80 and again in 1988, said hes pleased there are OMalleys back in baseball. "The familys always been passionate about the game of baseball," said Sutton, a broadcaster for the Atlanta Braves, who finished a three-game series at San Diego on Wednesday. "They have treated the history of baseball with respect. The kids that you have here grew up in the game. They grew up working. I think theyve done everything at the ballpark except rotator cuff surgery. Youre getting hard-working, class people who will give it their all. I think the San Diego Padres just won the lottery." ' ' '