Source: Toronto Sun

In times of need the Blue Jays have trotted out their good-luck charm otherwise known as Carlos Villanueva.

However, even the presence of the personable Villanueva wasn't enough to turn the Blue Jays sagging fortunes around as the Jays were swept in the three-game series, losing the finale 5-3 to the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night. It was their fourth consecutive loss.

Villanueva entered the game unbeaten at 6-0, including a 4-0 record since moving into a starting role.

However, it all turned south for the Jays and Villanueva when in the fifth, ex-Jay Eric Thames slammed a two-run home run to centre in his first game since switching teams at Monday's trade deadline.

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