Scherzer throws five shutout innings as Blue Jays top Twins 2-1 in pre-season play
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This article was published 20/03/2026 (195 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
FORT MYERS – Max Scherzer threw five shutout innings to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 2-1 pre-season win over the Minnesota Twins on Friday at Lee Health Sports Complex.
The veteran right-hander gave up two hits and two walks while striking out three. He threw 53 of his 73 pitches for strikes.
Josh Kasevich had two doubles and drove in a run for the Blue Jays (11-13).
Davis Schneider and Nathan Lukes also chipped in with two hits apiece.
The Twins (8-17) halved the deficit in the ninth inning when Ian Daugherty scored on a Jayson Bass double.
Lazaro Estrada earned his first save by picking off Yilber Herrera at second base to end the game.
Kasevich was assigned to minor-league camp after the game along with catcher CJ Stubbs and outfielders Yohendrick Pinango and RJ Schreck.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 20, 2026.
Note to readers:This is a corrected story. A previous version had an incorrect name for the player who scored the Twins’ run.
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