Blue Jays pitcher Marcus Stroman earned the first victory of his major-league career Tuesday, in a 6-5 win over the Phillies.
Stroman pitched the ninth inning of the game as it went into extra innings, and recorded the first out of the 10th before he was relieved with a 6-5 lead. He struck out one batter and allowed one hit before leaving the game with the win.
Stroman is being asked to pitch out of the bullpen to start his major-league career, but is likely first in line should a rotation spot open up down the line.