The Toronto Blue Jays playoff hopes to a bit of a hit last night.

The Jays fell 6-4 to Oakland in the first of a 3 game set at Rogers Centre.

Jays pitcher Shawn Marcum only lasted 3 innings, giving up all 6 runs to pick up his first loss in over a month.

Toronto will send 8-7 Dustin McGowan to the mound this afternoon as they look to climb back in the playoff hunt.

Toronto is 8 games back of Seattle in the American League Wildcard race.

Pregame show of this afternoon's game is 5:00 on your voice of the Blue Jys AM 1190.