Dubon, Baldwin lead Braves past Blue Jays 9-5 in Grapefruit League play – Brandon Sun

Dubon, Baldwin lead Braves past Blue Jays 9-5 in Grapefruit League play By: The Canadian Press Posted: 3:54 PM CST Thursday, Mar. 5, 2026 Advertisement Advertise with us Tweet Share Print Email Read Later NORTH PORT - Mauricio Dubon had a two-run double and Drake Baldwin hit an RBI single in a three-run sixth inning as the Atlanta Braves topped the Toronto Blue Jays 9-5 on Thursday in exhibition play. Read this article for free: Email Address: Password: I agree to the Terms and Conditions, Cookie and Privacy Policies, and CASL agreement. or Already have an account? Log in here » We need your support!Local journalism needs your support! As we navigate through unprecedented times, our journalists are working harder than ever to bring you the latest local updates to keep you safe and informed. Now, more than ever, we need your support. Starting at $15.99 plus taxes every four weeks you can access your Brandon Sun online and full access to all content as it appears on our website. Subscribe Now or call circulation directly at (204) 727-0527. Your pledge helps to ensure we provide the news that matters most to your community! To continue reading, please subscribe: Add Brandon Sun access to your Free Press subscription for only an additional $1 for the first 4 weeks* Enjoy unlimited reading on brandonsun.com Read the Brandon Sun E-Edition, our digital replica newspaper Start now No thanks *Your next subscription payment will increase by $1.00 and you will be charged $20.00 plus GST for four weeks. After four weeks, your payment will increase to $24.00 plus GST every four weeks. NORTH PORT - Mauricio Dubon had a two-run double and Drake Baldwin hit an RBI single in a three-run sixth inning as the Atlanta Braves topped the Toronto Blue Jays 9-5 on Thursday in exhibition play. Read unlimited articles for free today: Email Address: Password: I agree to the Terms and Conditions, Cookie and Privacy Policies, and CASL agreement. or Already have an account? Log in here » NORTH PORT – Mauricio Dubon had a two-run double and Drake Baldwin hit an RBI single in a three-run sixth inning as the Atlanta Braves topped the Toronto Blue Jays 9-5 on Thursday in exhibition play. Dominic Smith smashed a two-run homer for Atlanta (9-2) in the fourth after Austin Riley’s sacrifice fly scored a run.  Tristin English’s three-run double in the seventh added some insurance for the Braves. Atlanta Braves' Mauricio Dubón plays during a spring training baseball game, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Sarasota. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) Addison Barger had a two-run double in the fifth inning to tie the game 3-3 for Toronto (2-8) after an eight-pitch at bat against Braves pitcher Spencer Strider. Jonathan Clase opened the scoring in the first for the Blue Jays with a sac fly and Cutter Coffey had a two-run double in the seventh to cut Atlanta’s lead to 6-5. Chris Sale started for Atlanta, giving up a run on five hits over three innings and Strider earned the win despite allowing two runs on two hits over 2 1/3 innings. He struck out four. Four more Braves pitchers followed Strider to the mound. Eric Lauer pitched 2 1/3 innings in the start for Toronto, allowing a run on three hits. Six relievers came to the mound after him, with CJ Van Eyk taking the loss, giving up all three runs in the sixth. This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 5, 2026. Advertisement Advertise With Us Tweet Share Print Email Read Later Report Error Submit a Tip