Blue Jays pitcher Marcus Stroman, who just entered the mix for a spot in the team's rotation, made his first start of the spring (third appearance) Wednesday against the Rays. Stroman ended up allowing three runs on five hits and one walk, while striking out three in four innings.
Stroman tossed two scoreless innings before Tampa Bay knocked in two runs in the third inning. Tampa Bay added another run in the fourth on Jeremy Moore's leadoff home run.
Stroman has allowed at least two runs in each of his three spring appearances. He has an 8.00 ERA and seven strikeouts in nine innings.