Max Scherzer threw five shutout innings to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 2-1 pre-season win over the Minnesota Twins on Friday at Lee Health Sports Complex.
The veteran right-hander gave up two hits and two walks while striking out three. He threw 53 of his 73 pitches for strikes.
Josh Kasevich had two doubles and drove in a run for the Blue Jays (11-13).
Davis Schneider and Nathan Lukes also chipped in with two hits apiece.
The Twins (8-17) halved the deficit in the ninth inning when Ian Daugherty scored on a Jayson Bass double.
Lazaro Estrada earned his first save by picking off Yilber Herrera at second base to end the game.
Kasevich was assigned to minor-league camp after the game along with catcher CJ Stubbs and outfielders Yohendrick Pinango and RJ Schreck.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 20, 2026.
