"Cody Ponce took the hill for Toronto, going three innings against an Orioles squad that featured some big league bats in Colton Cowser, Taylor Ward, Pete Alonso, Samuel Basallo, and known Blue Jay killer Ryan Mountcastle. It was Ponce who won the day, tossing three scoreless innings with zero hits allowed with one strikeout."
"The remaining pitchers - Mason Fluharty, Braydon Fisher, Michael Plassmeyer, Javen Coleman, and Hayden Juenger - followed Ponce's strong outing, allowing just five hits and one walk while striking out seven, collectively. Juenger would earn the save."
"The lone Jays run came in the third inning, with Arjun Nimmala getting on base via a single that didn't leave the infield. Orioles pitcher Jackson Kowar would get the next batters out, but a stolen base and a wild pitch saw Nimmala advance to third base with Sanchez now up at the plate."
The Blue Jays split their roster for spring training games, with half facing the Orioles in Sarasota and the other half playing the Tigers at home. Toronto won both contests decisively, shutting out Baltimore 1-0 and Detroit 5-0. Against the Orioles, pitcher Cody Ponce delivered three scoreless innings without allowing hits, while relievers combined for seven strikeouts across five hits. The Jays' offense generated seven hits and five walks, with Arjun Nimmala scoring the game's only run in the third inning on a Jesus Sanchez single. The roster featured numerous prospects and reserve players due to World Baseball Classic commitments.
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