Trea Turner and Alec Bohm drove in two early runs and the Philadelphia Phillies held on the rest of the way en route to a 2-0 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday in pre-season action.
Aaron Nola (2-1) struck out four batters, walked one and allowed just two hits in 5 2/3 innings starting on the mound for Philadelphia (9-14).
Max Lazar picked up the save pitching the final 2/3 of the ninth inning.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr., with two hits, Addison Barger and Isiah Kiner-Falefa combined for Toronto's (13-16) four hits on the day. The Jays have now lost three in a row.
Starter Chris Bassitt (1-2) took the loss, striking out four batters, walking one and giving up five hits and two runs in five innings of work.
The Blue Jays close out their pre-season with a matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday.
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