The Pirates got thrashed yet again, this time by the Jays, 7-1. They’re now 4-12-3 on the spring, baseball’s worst record.
The hitters, as they so often are, were helpless, whiffing 15 times while managing just five hits and three walks. Connor Joe had three of the hits, including two doubles. Travis Swaggerty singled to drive in the only run in his lone at-bat, although he also got picked off base. He’s batting .400 and doesn’t have any real competition for an outfield spot, assuming merit is actually a criterion. Chris Owings had the remaining hit, a double.