Teixeira returns to lineup against Blue Jays

Posted Apr 1, 2010 by TBO.com

Updated Apr 2, 2010 at 10:25 AM

DUNEDIN — Mark Teixeira doubled and singled after missing two games with a sore elbow and the New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2 on Thursday.

Teixeira wore a protective shield on his right elbow, which was bruised when he was hit by a pitch Monday against Baltimore. Robinson Cano and Nick Swisher each had a pair of singles for New York.

Right-hander A.J. Burnett allowed two runs on five hits in 4 2-3 innings for the Yankees, including Jose Bautista’s home run on his second pitch.

Nationals 9, Mets 3

PORT ST. LUCIE — Mets right-hander John Maine pitched through stomach problems and allowed four runs in 4 2-3 innings. Maine, who will pitch second in the Mets’ rotation gave up six hits and walked four.

Mike Jacobs hit a two-run homer off National starter Jason Marquis in the third.

Josh Willingham hit a two-run homer for Washington.

Tigers (ss) 4, Braves 1

LAKELAND — Eddie Bonine pitched four shutout innings for Detroit. Bonine, who will pitch long relief, allowed one hit and struck out three.

Don Kelly hit a two-run homer in the sixth and Johnny Damon and Robinson Diaz each had two hits.

Jair Jurrjens struck out four in six innings for the Braves, allowing two earned runs.

Marlins 3, Cardinals 1

JUPITER — Newly acquired Nate Robertson allowed one earned run on two hits in seven innings and even drove in a run for Florida.

Brian Barden went 2 for 2, both doubles, for St. Louis.

Prior to the game, St. Louis traded infielder Julio Lugo to Baltimore.

Tigers (ss) 4, Astros 2

KISSIMMEE — Houston’s Chris Johnson hit his team-leading seventh home run of the spring.

Houston reliever Brandon Lyon allowed three runs on four hits in one inning.

Phillies 4, Pirates 2

CLEARWATER — Jamie Moyer, who was named the Phillies’ fifth starter two days earlier, gave up solo home runs to Ryan Church and Ryan Doumit. The 47-year-old left-hander scattered six hits while striking out three and walking none.

Orioles 4, Rays 3

PORT CHARLOTTE — Ty Wigginton had two hits and two RBIs for Baltimore.

Evan Longoria hit his fifth home run of the spring in the first, a two-run shot off Orioles starter Jake Arrieta.

Red Sox 5, Twins 3

FORT MYERS — John Lackey walked his first batter in 20 innings this spring. Over five innings he gave up six hits, including a homer to Jim Thome. He walked six and struck out two.

Nick Blackburn, making his fifth appearance and third start, went five innings, giving up three runs and five hits with two strikeouts.
-The Associated Press