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Blue Jays' Lineup Against Pirates Signalled Future Plans in 8-3 Loss
The Toronto Blue Jays used a potentially significant lineup in their spring training game against Pittsburgh. The Pirates defeated the Blue Jays 8-3, with Paul Skenes pitching four innings and earning five strikeouts.
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider said the Blue Jays' spring training game lineup versus Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates reflected their current thinking. The Blue Jays used George Springer at leadoff, followed by Vladimir Guerrero Jr. The lineup also included Nathan Lukes, Addison Barger, Alejandro Kirk, Daulton Varsho, Kazuma Okamoto, Ernie Clement, and Andres Gimenez. Schneider said the team isn't focused on results but on how the lineup performs together. He added that the starting line may change during the season. Schneider noted that he does not want to pigeonhole Okamoto or Clement.
Key Facts
- The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 8-3 in spring training.
- The Blue Jays' lineup may hold significance for the regular season.
- Paul Skenes pitched four innings with five strikeouts for Pittsburgh.
- Oneil Cruz had two hits, including a two-run home run, for the Pirates.
- John Schneider said the lineup reflects how the team is currently thinking.
- The Blue Jays are not focused on results during spring training games.