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TORONTO -- The Toronto Blue Jays survived their first elimination game of the postseason on Tuesday by defeating the Cleveland Indians 5-1 in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series.Now they must try to do it again in Game 5 on Wednesday at Rogers Centre.Blue Jays manager John Gibbons has given the assignment to right-hander Marco Estrada, who took the loss in Game 1 despite pitching Torontos only complete game of the season -- a 2-0 loss to Corey Kluber.The Indians will go with left-handed rookie Ryan Merritt, who will be making his postseason debut after spending most of the season at Triple-A Columbus.The Blue Jays five runs Tuesday were more than they had scored in the three previous games combined (three). It helped when a home run by Josh Donaldson gave them a 1-0 lead in the third and an RBI flare single by Ezequiel Carrera in the fourth gave them a 2-0 lead.You know, I liked being able to get the lead there early on in the game, Donaldson said. We havent been able to get a lead in this series. And I felt like it was very important for us to get out to a lead. And even if it was one run, whatever. ... In the playoffs, these games arent going to come easy to win. Theyve played great defense. Theyve pitched well and had timely hits.The Indians were able to get through Tuesday without using their two best relievers, right-hander Cody Allen and left-hander Andrew Miller. Both played vital roles in the first three games of the series. They will be rested for Game 5.I think that helps, Indians manager Terry Francona said. Certainly when youre down one trying to keep it at one so we have a chance, but also recognizing that if Miller and Cody pitch, that would have been four out of five pretty high-stress, high-leverage innings.(I) decided to try to go a different route. Didnt work out as well as we wanted, but we do have those guys available with a day off behind it.Edwin Encarnacion added a two-run single and Kevin Pillar had a sacrifice fly.Blue Jays manager John Gibbons felt like his team approached the game like they normally would.Really, everything, almost like a normal day, Gibbons said. Obviously its not, but it was almost like a normal regular-season game. They were nice, loose and relaxed, well aware of the circumstances. They showed up today like they always do and played a good ballgame.Francona was down 3-0 in the 2004 ALCS when he was managing the Boston Red Sox. They became the first major-league team to come back from a 3-0 disadvantage, beating the New York Yankees in seven games. They then went on to win the World Series.Im proud of that, obviously, Francona said before the game Tuesday. That was a wonderful four days. I dont think the first three were that great. But it ended -- it was fun to live through that and to actually live. So I guess if people ask, I dont mind it, because like I said, I was proud of those guys. ... But this is a different time, a different team, very different circumstances.Merritt has pitched in four regular-season games, including one start, and is 1-0 with a 1.64 ERA. In 24 starts at Columbus, he was 11-8 with a 3.70 ERA.If you told me at the start of the season I was going to be pitching in the ALCS, I wouldve thought you were crazy, Merritt said. Its awesome. Im glad its here.Estrada allowed two runs in eight innings in the 2-0 loss in Game 1 at Progressive Field. He allowed six hits and one walk and struck out six.In his regular-season start against Cleveland this season, he allowed three runs in five innings. In two career regular-season starts vs. Cleveland, he is 0-0 with a 3.75 ERA.Weve got to win, Estrada said. Thats basically it. Im going to go out and do what Ive basically done all year and not really think about it as an elimination game. 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COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- DJ Durkin brings enthusiasm and a Big Ten background into his new job as Marylands head football coach.Unfortunately, the former Michigan defensive coordinator doesnt have a wealth of talent at his disposal. Durkin takes over a team that went 3-9 last season, 1-7 in the conference. The Terrapins dumped Randy Edsall in the midst of an eight-game losing skid that finally ended with a 46-41 win over Rutgers.Maryland has thus far landed several solid recruits under Durkin, who wont hesitate to put newcomers in the starting lineup.Its a deep freshman class with talent and its guys I know have the right mindset to come in and play and help us, Durkin said.The upperclassmen can feel the difference a new coach makes.The culture that Coach Durkins brought in, its really making everyone compete, senior quarterback Caleb Rowe said.Still, its going to take some time before the Terrapins can stand up to East Division rivals Ohio State, Michigan and Michigan State.Durkin has assembled a solid staff that includes former Virginia head coach Mike London; former Ball State head coach Pete Lembo; defensive coordinator Mike Buh, who held the same job at Stanford and Cal; and offensive coordinator Walt Bell, whose Arkansas State team last year scored at least 37 points in nine games.You are only as good as the people youre around, and weve assembled a great coaching staff Im very excited about, Durkin said. You look at the experience level of the guys and their accomplishments professionally, I think that kind of speaks for itself.Some things to know about the Terps as they prepare for the 2016 season:QUARTERBACK QUANDARYThe competition at the most important position on the team could extend until the endd of August.ddddddddddddSeniors Perry Hills and Rowe are the front-runners. Hills has the edge because of his ability to run with the ball -- he ranked second on the team last year with 535 yards rushing -- but both have a propensity to turn the ball over. Hills tossed 13 interceptions and Rowe was picked off 15 times. True freshman Tyrell Pigrome, the Gatorade Player of the Year in Alabama, has an outside shot of starting or at least getting significant playing time.LIKELY A STARThe most electrifying player on the team is senior William Likely -- a defensive back, kick returner and part-time receiver.Likely considered entering the NFL draft last spring, but said, I just felt that I couldnt leave my teammates like that.A starter on defense, Likely scored twice on punt returns, took a kickoff 100 yards for a TD and caught five passes.KEY GAMESThe Terrapins probably cant compete with the best teams in the Big Ten, so their success lies in starting 3-0 out of the conference against Howard, Florida International and Central Florida, then securing a few more wins among home games against Purdue, Rutgers and Minnesota and on the road at Indiana.PREDICTIONA .500 finish and bowl eligibility would be a tremendous success for a rebuilding team under a first-year coach. More likely, the Terrapins are looking at 4-8 or 5-7, which would at least serve as an improvement from last season.SEASON OPENERThe Terrapins host Howard University, a perfect opponent to launch the Durkin era. The Bison went 1-10 last year, including a 76-0 loss to Boston College and a 49-0 drubbing by Appalachian State. ' ' '