MONTREAL – The Expos find themselves back at home tomorrow night, hosting the Toronto Blue Jays for the first of six games between the two clubs that will determine the winner of the renewed Pearson Cup. The Expos will head to SkyDome the weekend of June 27-29.

The two Canadian clubs have faced each other every season since the beginning of Interleague play in 1997. Last year, the Expos swept a three-game series in Montreal before losing two of three in Toronto. All-time versus their Canadian counterparts, the Expos are 13-18 (7-7 in Montreal; 6-11 at SkyDome).

The Expos will then welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday for a three-game set as that team makes its only visit to Montreal this season. Tuesday's contest (Quebec Day Holiday) and Wednesday's game will start at 1:05 p.m.

The Expos have been outstanding at Olympic Stadium this season, going 13-5. Since Frank Robinson took over the helm of the club in 2002, the Expos are an impressive 62-37 (.626) on Montreal turf. Tomorrow's probable starters are as follows: Friday @ 7:05 p.m.: Cory Lidle (9-4, 5.07) vs Javier Vazquez (6-4, 3.82)

ROSTER ADDITIONS: Three players were added to the team during the long road trip and will be making their first appearances in Montreal. The three are LHP Anthony Ferrari, RHP Julio Mañon and Infielder/Catcher Edwards Guzman.

ON THE TUBE: All three Jays / Expos games this weekend will be televised on Rogers Sportsnet and will be available in Quebec.

A REMINDER: Jacques Doucet, voice of the Expos on French radio for the past 32 years, will be inducted into the Expos' Hall of Fame before the game Saturday night. The pre-game ceremony will begin at 6:45 p.m. As well, fans will have the chance to receive one of 5,000 Vladimir Guerrero Sports Duck figures on Sunday afternoon.

MONTREAL EXPOS – 19 June 2003