Marcus 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 Atlanta Braves 9-0. Teheran hit Jose Bautista with a pitch in the first inning, a day after Bautista's bat flip following a home run drew criticism from the Braves.
The Toronto Blue Jays have suspended centre fielder Kevin Pillar for two games without pay after he yelled an anti-gay slur at a Braves pitcher on Wednesday.
Pillar apologized in a statement, saying he was ``completely and utterly embarrassed'' by the word he directed at Jason Motte.