DUNEDIN, Fla. — Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a home run as the Toronto Blue Jays held on for a 5-3 win over the Detroit Tigers 5-3 on Thursday in Grapefruit League play.
Recently acquired third baseman Matt Chapman batted in a run as part of Toronto's (7-5) four-run fourth inning. Chapman was acquired in a trade with the Oakland Athletics on March 16.
George Springer had two hits and added an RBI for the Blue Jays.
Toronto starter Alex Manoah (1-0) pitched four scoreless innings, striking out three and allowing just one hit. Five pitchers came out of the Blue Jays' bullpen, with Joe Biagini getting the save.
Eric Haase had a home run in the sixth inning for Detroit (5-6). Matt Manning (0-1) took the loss, allowing three runs in three innings pitched. He struck out three and allowed four hits.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 31, 2022.
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