"The Rogers Centre fans, 20,668 strong, stood as one when Roy Halladay emerged from the dugout and trotted to the mound to start the ninth. They stayed on their feet cheering through the final Mariners' at-bat in a 5-0 complete-game shutout, feeling this might be the last chance to show their appreciation.
After Halladay (16-10) accepted the congratulations of his teammates, he looked into the stands, doffed his cap and waved it over his head as if he believed that maybe this was indeed his final start at home. It seemed the right thing to do on both sides."