By Canadian Press

Blue Jays thump Rays 9-2 in pre-season action

Mar 11, 2024 | 2:26 PM

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Ernie Clement had a home run and three RBIs as the Toronto Blue Jays thumped the Tampa Bay Rays 9-2 in pre-season action on Monday.

Danny Jansen had a two-run home run and Davis Schneider also hit one over the wall for Toronto (7-9), which scored eight of its runs in the first four innings.

Jays starter Mitch White (1-0) struck out two batters, walked one and surrendered five hits and two runs in three innings of work.

Harold Ramirez drove in Yandy Diaz and Rene Pinto with a double in the third inning for Tampa Bay’s (4-10) only runs.

Zach Eflin (0-2) started for the Rays and surrendered eight runs on eight hits and one walk in four innings.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 11, 2024.

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