{"id":37931,"date":"2026-03-16T18:22:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T22:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/sale-dominates-in-braves-spring-training-victory-over-rays\/"},"modified":"2026-03-16T18:22:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T22:22:00","slug":"sale-dominates-in-braves-spring-training-victory-over-rays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/sale-dominates-in-braves-spring-training-victory-over-rays\/","title":{"rendered":"Sale Dominates in Braves’ Spring Training Victory Over Rays"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Left-handed pitcher Chris Sale delivered a commanding performance on the mound, going six full innings as the Atlanta Braves demolished the Tampa Bay Rays 11-2 during Monday’s spring training action in North Port, Florida.<\/p>

The tall left-hander, who recently inked a contract extension running through 2027, surrendered five hits while recording three strikeouts and issuing no walks. Sale delivered 53 strikes out of 75 total pitches and gave up just one run – a solo home run by Nick Fortes with one out in the sixth inning.<\/p>

Atlanta put up four runs in the second inning and held an 8-0 advantage after five frames. Eli White, who posted a career-high 10 homers in 2025, launched a two-run home run in the fourth after recording a single in the second. White is batting .414 during spring play. Mike Yastrzemski finished 3-for-4 with two runs scored, boosting his spring average to .448, while Drake Baldwin connected on a three-run homer in the eighth inning.<\/p>

Tampa Bay starter Nick Martinez, who inked a one-year, $13 million contract last month, struggled against Atlanta’s offense, surrendering seven runs on 10 hits across four innings. The 35-year-old utility pitcher now carries a 9.90 ERA this spring.<\/p>

Blue Jays 5, Marlins 4 (6)<\/p>

George Springer opened the contest with a leadoff home run as Toronto added four more runs in the third inning to defeat Miami in a weather-shortened contest that ended after six innings in Jupiter, Florida.<\/p>

Daulton Varsho sparked the four-run rally with a two-run double down the right-field line. The veteran outfielder has collected five doubles this spring while maintaining a .432 batting average in Florida.<\/p>

Miami got home runs from Otto Lopez, who went deep for a solo shot in the first, and Daniel Johnson, who connected for a solo blast in the fifth. Janson Junk, who became a dependable starter for the Marlins in 2025, was charged with four runs on four hits while walking two and striking out two in two innings of work.<\/p>

Twins 5, Pirates 1<\/p>

Making just his second spring appearance, probable Opening Day starter Joe Ryan went four innings as Minnesota beat Pittsburgh in Fort Myers, Florida.<\/p>

Ryan allowed one run on five hits and one walk while striking out six Pirates batters in a 68-pitch outing. Luke Keaschall broke a 1-1 deadlock with a three-run blast in the third inning, followed two batters later by Victor Caratini’s solo home run.<\/p>

Pittsburgh starter Noah Davis, who appeared in four games with Boston in 2025, was tagged for all five Minnesota runs in four innings. Henry Davis drove in a run with a single in the third inning for the Pirates.<\/p>

Tigers 13, Phillies 6<\/p>

Top prospect Kevin McGonigle launched a three-run home run to cap a seven-run Detroit first inning as the Tigers rolled past Philadelphia in Lakeland, Florida.<\/p>

Spencer Torkelson added a solo homer in the second inning while Jahmai Jones (2-for-4, 5 RBIs) cleared the bases with a double in the third. Detroit starter Jack Flaherty was charged with five runs on five hits over five innings.<\/p>

Philadelphia minor leaguer Charles King was hammered for 10 earned runs in just 1 2\/3 innings. Felix Reyes and Otto Kemp each hit three-run homers to account for all the Phillies’ scoring.<\/p>

Red Sox, Orioles, canceled<\/p>

Monday evening’s scheduled matchup between Boston and Baltimore was called off due to approaching weather in Sarasota, Florida. The game will not be rescheduled.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Atlanta pitcher Chris Sale delivered a strong six-inning performance in the Braves’ 11-2 spring training win over Tampa Bay. 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