New Phillie Kyle Schwarber made his Phillies spring debut, hitting leadoff and playing DH. Schwarber struck out twice, but made hard contact on a lineout (114.1 mph).
Jose F. Moreno/ Staff PhotographerCLEARWATER, Fla. — After putting up eight runs in the first five innings, the Phillies narrowly eked out an 8-7 Grapefruit League win against the Blue Jays on Wednesday.
Catcher J.T. Realmuto hit his first home run of the spring, a solo shot to left-center field, but the Phillies bullpen fell apart with Sam Coonrod , Michael Kelly , Austin Ross and Connor Brogdon .Cristopher Sánchez started and struck out three and walked one, allowing no runs or hits in two innings. Reliever Nick Nelson also had a strong showing, striking out three and allowing no runs, hits or walks over two innings.Center-field candidate Matt Vierling got the start in left field.