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Blue Jays Prospects Lose to Phillies; Pirates Beat Toronto
The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Toronto Blue Jays, 5-4, in Saturday's Spring Breakout game. Earlier the same day, the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Blue Jays 8-3.
The Blue Jays mounted a late comeback against the Phillies, with Juan Sanchez's bases-clearing double in the ninth inning narrowing the deficit. Aaron Parker grounded out, ending the rally. Austin Cates, Toronto's seventh-round pick in the 2024 draft, pitched three innings, giving up home runs to Aroon Escobar and Felix Reyes. Gage Wood, a 2025 first-round pick for the Phillies, recorded three strikeouts in three innings. Against the Pirates, Paul Skenes pitched four innings with five strikeouts. Oniel Cruz had two hits, including a two-run home run.
Key Facts
- The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in Spring Breakout action.
- In the ninth inning, Juan Sanchez hit a bases-clearing double.
- Aaron Parker grounded out to end the Blue Jays' rally.
- Phillies prospect Gage Wood struck out three batters.
- Austin Cates pitched three innings for Toronto, allowing two home runs.
- The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 8-3.
- Paul Skenes pitched four innings with five strikeouts.
- Oniel Cruz had two hits, including a two-run home run for Pittsburgh.