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Quick Spring Recap: Jays Lose to Red Sox

Mar 2, 2026; Dunedin, Florida, USA;Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Addison Barger (47) is congratulated in the dugout after he hit a grand slam during the fifth inning against the Boston Red Sox at TD Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images | Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Red Sox 7 Blue Jays 6

I know it is spring, but it would be nice to win occasionally.

Cody Ponce threw 2 innings, allowed 4 hits, 1 earned with 2 strikeouts. Not bad for his first time out there.

Other pitchers:

  • Tyler Rogers: 1 inning, 2 hits, 1 earned, 1 k. 6.75 ERA.
  • Brandon Little: 1 inning, 1 walk, 3 strikeouts. 0.00 ERA this spring.
  • Jorge Alcala: 1 inning, 2 hits, 2 earned, 1 k, 1 home run. 9.00.
  • Spencer Miles: 2 innings, 2 hits, 1 earned, 1 walk, 3 strikeouts. 4.50 ERA. Got as high as 96.4 mph on the fastball, but most were around 95.
  • Devereaux Harrison: 2 innings, 2 hits, 2 earned, 3 strikeouts, 1 home run. 7.71.

Hitters, Starters:

  • George Springer: 1 for 2, walk, k. .500.
  • Nathan Lukes: o for 2, RBI, k. .077.
  • Davis Schneider: 0 for 2, walk. .083.
  • Addison Barger: 1 for 3, grand slam home run, 4 RBI, k. .133.
  • Jesús Sánchez: 1 for 2, walk. .188. And he stole a base.
  • Tyler Heinemann: 0 for 2. .250.
  • Myles Straw: 0 for 2. .167. Plus a throwing error.
  • Josh Kasevich: 1 for 3. .462.
  • Riley Tirotta: 0 for 2, k. .143.

Others:

  • Eloy Jiménez: 1 for 2, double. .412. I wonder if Lukes is starting to consider going all Jeff Gillooly on Eloy yet?
  • Eddie Micheletti Jr.: 0 for 1, walk. .250.
  • Cutter Coffey: 0 for 2. .000.
  • Charles McAdoo: 1 for 1, home run. ..375. He’s impressing.
  • Carlos Mendoza: 1 for 2, k. .556.
  • Aaron Parker: 1 for 1. .400.
  • Jake Casey: 0 for 1. .250.
  • Josh Rivera: 0 for 1. .143.

Tomorrow the Jays host the WBC’s Team Canada. Kevin Gausman and Logan Allen are the starting pitchers.

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