Stroman continues to impress, Blue Jays beat Red Sox 2-1

The Associated Press
Published Friday, March 11, 2016 5:44PM EST

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Marcus Stroman walks back to the dugout after the second inning of Spring Training action against the Philadelphia Phillies in Clearwater, Fla. on Tuesday March 1, 2016. (Frank Gunn/THE CANADIAN PRESS)

DUNEDIN, Fla. -- Marcus Stroman tossed 4 2-3 innings of three-hit ball and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 2-1 in 10 innings Friday.

The right-hander allowed singles in the second, third and fifth innings to Allen Craig, Mookie Betts and Rusney Castillo, respectively. He also struck out four on 55 pitches before being lifted with two outs in the fifth.

Stroman, who is expected to fill the void atop Toronto's rotation following the off-season departure of ace David Price, previously struck out four in his second start against Houston on Sunday.

Boston prospect Sam Travis homered to centre field with two outs in the ninth.

Toronto prospect Jon Berti drove in the winning run in the 10th on a single to centre.

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