Elevate your local knowledge

Sign up for the iNFOnews newsletter today!

Select Region

Selecting your primary region ensures you get the stories that matter to you first.

Blue Jays top Pirates 10-3 to earn third straight Grapefruit League season win

Blue Jays top Pirates 10-3 to earn third straight Grapefruit League season win | iNFOnews.ca
Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Justin Turner (2) watches a fly ball in the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies Monday, March 4, 2024, in Dunedin, Fla. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Charlie Neibergall

DUNEDIN, Fla. – Justin Turner kicked things off with a three-run homer in the opening inning and the Toronto Blue Jays cruised to their third straight victory, topping the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-3 in pre-season action on Wednesday.

Eduardo Escobar added another three-run shot in the seventh inning, with Rafael Lantigua scoring another two runners with a single in the same frame.

Chris Bassitt (1-1) struck out nine batters, walked one and surrendered one hit and one run in 5 1/3 innings of work starting on the mound for Toronto (8-9).

Oneil Cruz, with a home run, Alika Williams and Shalin Polanco drove in runs for Pittsburgh (7-11).

Pirates starter Roansy Contreras (0-2) surrendered six walks, two hits and four runs along with three strikeouts in four innings.

The Blue Jays head to Fort Myers, Fla., to play the Minnesota Twins on Thursday.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 13, 2024.

News from © The Canadian Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Join the Conversation!

Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community?

Create a free account

The Canadian Press

The Canadian Press is Canada's trusted news source and leader in providing real-time, bilingual multimedia stories across print, broadcast and digital platforms.

Related Articles