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McCann drives in two runs to lead Tigers to win, Pompey homers for Blue Jays

McCann leads Tigers to 5-4 win over Blue Jays

DUNEDIN, Fla. — James McCann drove in two runs as a Detroit Tigers split squad edged the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 on Wednesday in Grapefruit League action.

Dixon Machado went 3-for-3 and a run-batted in for Detroit (3-4) while Edward Mujica got the win. Michael Fulmer started the game, allowing three hits with three strikeouts in two innings.

Canadian Dalton Pompey hit a solo home run for the Blue Jays (1-5). Kevin Pillar was 2-for-3.

Ryan Tepera pitched the first inning, striking out one batter. Joe Smith allowed two runs on three hits in the second.

The Canadian Press