Blue Jays pitcher Marcus Stroman earned his a win during his first major-league start Saturday.
Stroman's slider was particularly sharp during the start. He used the pitch to get four of his six strikeouts. He ran into trouble just once, allowing a run scoring single in the second inning. Stroman allowed three hits during the inning, but escaped after giving up just one run. He was able to hold the Royals in check otherwise.
Stroman allowed one earned run over six innings. He gave up five hits and walked none. The win brought Stroman to 2-0 on the season. It's unclear whether Stroman will receive a start the next time through the rotation. If he does remain in the rotation, he would likely start against the Cardinals.