LAKELAND, Fla. — The Detroit Tigers lost to the Toronto Blue Jays, 8-1, on Thursday at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, falling to 7-10 in Grapefruit League play.
What happened
Right-hander Casey Mize started and pitched into the fourth inning, but was pulled at 72 pitches (49 strikes) without making the final out. He gave up five runs on eight hits and one walk. He struck out five batters. This spring, the 23-year-old prospect owns a 9.90 ERA. In four outings, Mize has allowed 11 earned runs on 12 hits and 10 walks with 12 K's.