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We played split squad games against the Pirates. One in Dunedin and one in Bradenton, by an aggregate 16-2
In Dunedin
Pirates 2 Blue Jays 5
Marcus Stroman had a great start. 4 innings, allowing just 1 hit, no walks, with 3 strikeouts. Also one batter reached base on a wild pitch on strike three. It is good to see him having a nice start to his spring. He has a 2.25 ERA so far this spring.
Other pitchers:
- Javy Guerra: 1 inning, 1 k. 0.00.
- Jacob Waguespack: 2 innings, 2 hits, 1 earned, 3 walks, 3 k, 1 home run. 1.80.
- Shawn Morimando: 0.2 inning, 2 hits, 1 earned, 2 k. 3.00.
- Justin Shafer: 1.1, 2 k. 0.00.
Starting lineup:
- Kevin Pillar: 0 for 3. .143.
- Randal Grichuk: 1 for 2, walk, k. 300.
- Teoscar Hernandez: 1 for 3. .500.
- Justin Smoak: 2 for 2, walk. .333.
- Vlad Guerrero Jr.: 0 for 3, walk. .211.
- Brandon Drury: 2 for 2, homer, walk. .381.
- Loudes Gurriel: 1 for 2. .438.
- Danny Jansen: 0 for 3. .250. He threw out a base stealer too.
- Freddy Galvis: 1 for 2, k, home run. .211.
Replacements:
- Forrest Wall: 0 for 2, k. .000.
- Joshua Palacios: 0 for 2, k. .000.
- Chavez Young: Walk. 1.000.
- Rowdy Tellez: 0 for 1. .286.
- Cullen Large: 0 for 1. .000.
- Santaigo Espinal: 1 for 1, .273.
- Patrick Cantwell: 1 for 1. .400.
- Kevin Smith: 0 for 2, k. .000.
In Bradenton:
Blue Jays 11 Pirates 0
The bad news was that Dalton Pompey fouled one off his knee and had to leave the game. No news yet on whether there is damage or not.
Sean Reid-Foley was terrific. He pitched 4 innings, allowing just 1 walk, with 4 strikeouts. He looked great. He has a 5.00 ERA this spring.
Other pitchers:
- Sam Gaviglio: 3 innings, 2 hits, 1 walk, 3 strikeouts. 0.00.
- Tim Mayza: 1 inning, 2 k. 0.00.
- Danny Barnes: 1 inning, 1 hit, 2 k. 2.25.
Starting lineup:
- Dalton Pompey: 1 k and left the game. I hope he’s ok. .300.
- Bo Bichette: 3 for 4, home run. .368. He crushed the home run.
- Bill McKinney: 2 for 4, home run, k .300.
- Kendrys Morales: 1 for 3, walk, k. .238.
- Reese McGuire: 0 for 4, walk, k. .154.
- Anthony Alford: 3 for 5, 2 home runs and a double, k. .333. He had a great day.
- Richard Urena: 2 for 3, double, 2 walks. .286.
- Jonathan Davis: 1 for 4, home run. .222.
- Eric Sogard: 1 for 2, 3 walks. .167.
Replacements:
- Ramon Fields: 0 for 4. .182.
- Kevin Vicuna: 0 for 1, k. .000.
- Andrew Guillotte: 2 for 2, 2 doubles. .500.
- Andy Burns: 0 for 2, k. .333.
- Max Pentecost: 0 for 1, k. .333.
Jays are over .500: 7-6-1. They started the spring 1-6-1.
Tomorrow the Jays play the Phillies in Clearwater. And the game is on Sportsnet.