Springer’s Grand Slam Leads Blue Jays to Dominant Victory Over Yankees
DUNEDIN — George Springer hit a grand slam to power the Toronto Blue Jays to an 11-0 rout of a New York Yankees split squad on Thursday at TD Ballpark.
Blue Jays Offense Explodes
Springer, who had three hits, scored twice on the afternoon. Daulton Varsho and Andres Gimenez also went deep for the Blue Jays (10-13), who outhit the Yankees 14-3.
Varsho scored twice and had three hits to boost his pre-season batting average to .442.
Ponce Shines on the Mound
Blue Jays starter Cody Ponce allowed just one hit over 5 2/3 innings, striking out five and issuing no walks.
Yankees Struggle
On the other side, Ryan Weathers was tagged for seven earned runs over three innings for the Yankees (15-10).
“This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 19, 2026.”
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Looking Ahead
The Blue Jays’ dominant performance showcased their offensive firepower and solid pitching. This spring training victory provides a positive momentum boost as they prepare for the upcoming season.
FAQ
- Who hit the grand slam? George Springer.
- What was the final score? Blue Jays 11, Yankees 0.
- How many hits did the Blue Jays have? 14.
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