The Blue Jays open their season with an offensive outburst in beating the Twins, 13 – 3, before a sell-out crowd at the Rogers Centre. Rookie C J.P. Arencibia is the star, homering twice and adding a two-run triple on a 5-RBI night. Jose Bautista and Adam Lind also go deep as the Jays take a quick 10 – 0 lead against starter Carl Pavano and reliever Jeff Manship. Ricky Romero picks up the win in his first Opening Day start and John Farrell has his first win as a manager.

On April 1, 2011 — The Blue Jays open their season with an offensive outburst in beating the Twins, 13 – 3, before a sell-out crowd at the Rogers Centre. Rookie C J.P. Arencibia is the star, homering twice and adding a two-run triple on a 5-RBI night. Jose Bautista and Adam Lind also go deep as the Jays take a quick 10 – 0 lead against starter Carl Pavano and reliever Jeff Manship. Ricky Romero picks up the win in his first Opening Day start and John Farrell has his first win as a manager.

 

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