By Canadian Press

Berrios pitches six strong innings to lead Blue Jays past the Atlanta Braves 6-2

Mar 16, 2025 | 2:35 PM

DUNEDIN — Jose Berrios pitched six strong innings to lead the Toronto Blue Jays past the Atlanta Braves 6-2 in exhibition baseball action Sunday.

Berrios (1-0) allowed four hits. no walks and no runs while fanning seven to secure the win.

Andres Gimenez belted a solo homer in a three-run sixth inning that put Toronto ahead 4-0. Anthony Santander and Alejandro Kirk both had two hits and a run-batted in for the Blue Jays.

Grant Holmes (0-1) took the loss for Atlanta. He gave up six hits, two runs (both earned), two walks with three strikeouts over 5 1/3 innings.

Toronto will be play two games Monday. One split squad will visit the Philadelphia Phillies while the other will play host to the New York Yankees.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 16, 2025.

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