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Red Sox Edge Blue Jays 11-10 After Six-Run Sixth in Grapefruit League

Garrett Whitlock’s 10-pitch spring debut highlighted Boston’s early look at an Opening Day-style lineup.

Overview

  • Boston fell behind 4-0 in the first, tied the game in the bottom half, and moved to 2-0 in Grapefruit League play.
  • Jarren Duran went 2-for-3 with two doubles, and Nate Eaton went 3-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI to ignite the decisive sixth inning.
  • Garrett Whitlock, who is slated to pitch for Team USA next month, opened his spring with a 10-pitch inning as Greg Weissert and Jovani Moran also posted scoreless frames.
  • Toronto scored three in the ninth to tighten the finish before Boston closed out the one-run win.
  • Manager Alex Cora said the lineup used could resemble Opening Day and stressed putting the ball in play with authority.