Blue Jays split spring training games

George Springer hit a two-run homer as a Toronto Blue Jays split squad beat the Atlanta Braves 3-1 in spring training baseball action Thursday.

George Springer hit a two-run homer as a Toronto Blue Jays split squad beat the Atlanta Braves 3-1 in spring training baseball action Thursday.

Another Jays split squad was defeated 6-1 by Tampa Bay at the Rays’ spring facility.

Cavan Biggio also homered for the Jays in their win over Atlanta at their spring complex at Dunedin, Fla,

Biggio’s homer gave the Jays a 1-0 lead after three innings.

Sam Hilliard homered in the top of the seventh for Atlanta to tie the game 1-1, but Springer replied in the bottom of the inning.

Jays starter Kevin Gausman allowed two hits and struck out two over 3 2/3 scoreless innings. Erik Swanson picked up the win despite giving up Hilliard’s homer.

Atlanta’s Bryce Elder took the loss.

At St. Petersburg, Fla., Josh Lowe and Brandon Lowe had homers for the Rays.