Franco Extends Spring HR Lead, Phils Tie 4-4

Maikel Francohit his MLB Spring Training-leading eighth home run as the Phillies tied the Toronto Blue Jays for the second time this March 4-4.

Efficient Offense Powers Late Comeback

Franco put the Phillies on the board first with a third inning shot off of Marco Estrada but the 1-0 lead would last only a half inning. Casey Kotchman put the Blue Jays out in front 2-1 in the top of the fourth with a two-run homer off of Jeremy Hellickson. Hellickson, recently named the Phils Opening Day starter, struck out four but walked three and gave up four hits, while allowing two earned.

Darrell Ceciliani hit a one-out homer off of Daniel Stumpf in the top of the sixth to extend the Jays lead to 3-1 while…