BRADENTON, Fla. — The Pirates defeated the Blue Jays, 4-1, Thursday, earning their first win of the spring season. Here's a quick look at what you need to know in three key areas:
On the mound
Nick Kingham allowed a run and three hits in three innings during the Pirates’ 4-1 victory against the Toronto Blue Jays, their first of the spring. He walked two and struck out two.
“Things are coming out a little bit better, a little more crisp,” he said. “I got a feel for the breaking ball in the latter half of the game.