Stroman hits first HR; Blue Jays top Teheran, Braves 9-0
ATLANTA — John Gibbons thought Marcus Stroman might be the perfect choice to stop the Toronto Blue Jays’ skid after three straight losses to Atlanta.
The manager didn’t expect Stroman to provide such a lift with his bat, though.
Stroman threw 5 2/3 strong innings and hit the second homer by a pitcher in Blue Jays history to lead Toronto over Julio Teheran and the Braves 9-0 on Thursday night.
“Stroman has a way of doing something if we need something desperately,” Gibbons said. “He comes through.”