Toronto Blue Jays fall 14-13 to Philadelphia Phillies in spring training opener

DUNEDIN, Fla. — Daulton Varsho had three hits and three RBIs, but the Toronto Blue Jays fell 14-13 to the Philadelphia Phillies in their spring training opener Saturday at TD Ballpark.

Blue Jays starter Chad Dallas threw two strikeouts without giving up a hit in one inning of play. Yosver Zululeta (0-1) gave up six hits and seven runs in 0.2 innings to get tagged with the loss.

Free-agent signings Justin Turner and Isiah Kiner-Falefa made their debuts in Toronto colours. Turner had an RBI-single in one at-bat, while Kiner-Falefa had two hits and an RBI in three at-bats.

Bo Bichette started at shortstop and earned two hits. Regulars Vladimir Guerrero Jr., George Springer and Kevin Kiermaier did not play in the game.