In Dunedin, Florida, Justin Turner started the game with a three-run home run in the first inning and the Toronto Blue Jays easily won their third consecutive game, defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-3 in a pre-season match on Wednesday.
Eduardo Escobar hit another three-run home run in the seventh inning, and Rafael Lantigua brought in two runners with a single in the same inning.
Pitcher Chris Bassitt (1-1) struck out nine batters, walked one, and allowed one hit and one run in 5 1/3 innings for Toronto (8-9).
Oneil Cruz hit a home run, while Alika Williams and Shalin Polanco scored runs for Pittsburgh (7-11).
Pirates starter Roansy Contreras (0-2) gave up six walks, two hits, and four runs, and had three strikeouts in four innings.
The Blue Jays will travel to Fort Myers, Florida, to play against the Minnesota Twins on Thursday.
This report by The Canadian Press was originally published on March 13, 2024.
