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Spencer Strider Shines as Braves Defeat Blue Jays 9-5

3/6/2026

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Spencer Strider, pitcher for the Atlanta Braves, advances in spring training.
In his latest outing, he pitched 2 1/3 innings, allowed two runs and struck out four.
His fastball reached 96.7 mph, an improvement from prior outings.
Manager Walt Weiss says Strider is learning to mix pitches as he reinvents his style after a 4.45 ERA season.
Braves beat the Blue Jays 9-5 and will face the Twins next.

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Spencer Strider, pitcher for the Atlanta Braves, advances in spring training.
In his latest outing, he pitched 2 1/3 innings, allowed two runs and struck out four.
His fastball reached 96.7 mph, an improvement from prior outings.
Manager Walt Weiss says Strider is learning to mix pitches as he reinvents his style after a 4.45 ERA season.
Braves beat the Blue Jays 9-5 and will face the Twins next.