Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal struck out seven batters in his first spring training appearance since playing for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. The Tigers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 6-1 in Florida, with Skubal allowing just three hits and one run over 4 2/3 innings.

Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal made an impressive comeback to spring training action, striking out seven batters across 4 2/3 innings as his team dominated the Toronto Blue Jays 6-1 on Saturday in Dunedin, Florida.

In his first appearance since representing Team USA against Great Britain in the World Baseball Classic earlier this week, Skubal gave up just three hits and one run while issuing no walks on 61 pitches. Tigers outfielder Matt Vierling contributed significantly to the offensive effort with two RBI doubles.

Blue Jays veteran Max Scherzer delivered an equally strong performance, throwing four shutout innings while allowing only two singles and two walks with five strikeouts. Toronto’s Daulton Varsho managed to connect for a solo home run off Skubal in the fifth inning, while Riley Tirotta recorded two hits including a double.

In other spring training action, Philadelphia rallied past the New York Yankees 4-6 in Tampa when Felix Reyes launched a decisive two-run homer in the ninth inning to break a deadlock. Justin Crawford scored twice and drove in one run for the Phillies, while Edmundo Sosa collected two hits. Philadelphia starter Bryse Wilson dominated early with three no-hit innings, improving the team’s spring record to 8-11-1.

Yankees pitcher Max Fried worked 5 1/3 innings, surrendering five hits and three runs with four strikeouts. Braden Shewmake tied the game at 4-4 with an eighth-inning solo blast, and Jasson Dominguez had a productive day going 2-for-2 with a walk, run, RBI and stolen base.

Pittsburgh overcame a two-run deficit when Marcell Ozuna delivered a three-run homer in the seventh inning, leading the Pirates to an 8-6 victory over Baltimore in Bradenton, Florida. Henry Davis and Billy Cook also went deep as Pittsburgh accumulated 12 hits, with Ryan O’Hearn and Nick Yorke each collecting two hits. Pirates starter Carmen Mlodzinski struck out five batters over five innings while giving up seven hits and two runs.

Baltimore’s Adley Rutschman went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer, and Dylan Beavers added another two-run blast while going 2-for-3. The Orioles managed 13 hits despite the loss. Starting pitcher Trevor Rogers allowed four hits and two runs across four innings with three strikeouts and one walk.

Miami’s split squad defeated Washington 4-1 in Palm Beach, powered by rookie catcher Bennett Hostetler’s two-run homer and two stolen bases. Marlins opener Cade Gibson recorded four strikeouts in 1 2/3 innings as seven Miami pitchers combined to limit the Nationals to four hits while striking out 13.

Washington’s Brady House drove in their only run with a fifth-inning RBI double. Nationals starter Alex Clemmey pitched three hitless innings with one walk but was charged with two unearned runs after his team committed three errors in the third inning alone.

St. Louis and Miami’s other split squad battled to a 7-7 tie in Jupiter, Florida, with Cardinals slugger Nolan Gorman hitting his third spring training home run. Cardinals starter Andre Pallante struck out four and walked three while allowing one run over five innings. Gorman, Jose Fermin and Nathan Church each contributed two hits for St. Louis.

Miami’s Ryan Ignoffo homered in the eighth inning while going 2-for-2, and Ian Lewis and Yiddi Cappe each drove in two runs. Marlins starter Ryan Gusto gave up six hits and two runs in four innings of work.