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David Price Strikes Out 11, Allows 1 Run in Blue Jays Debut

David Price was blown away by the reception he got in his Toronto debut. Then he blew away the Minnesota Twins. Price struck out 11 over eight innings to win his first Blue Jays start, Josh Donaldson hit a tiebreaking home run and Toronto beat Minnesota 5-1 in the opener of a four-game series between AL wild-card contenders. Acquired from Detroit last Thursday for a trio of minor league left-handers, Price received a standing ovation from the sellout crowd of 45,766 as he walked in from the bullpen before the game. "That was the best atmosphere I've ever been in," Price said. "I've never experienced anything like that."