Robbie Ray looks sharp as Toronto Blue Jays hammer Detroit Tigers

LAKELAND, Fla. — Toronto starter Robbie Ray allowed one run and struck out seven in 5 1/3 innings as the Blue Jays beat the Detroit Tigers 8-1 in pre-season action on Friday.

JaCoby Jones’ homer in the sixth off Ray accounted for Detroit’s only run. The left-hander gave up just four hits.

Blue Jays relievers Tim Mayza, Trent Thornton and David Phelps didn’t give up a hit the rest of the game.

Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went 3-for-3 to raise his average on the spring to .600 (12-for-20).