Blue Jays' Trent Thornton strikes out eight in MLB debut
Posted Apr 1, 2019
Former North Carolina pitcher Trent Thornton gave up no runs on two hits with no walks over five innings in a no-decision against the Tigers on Sunday. He struck out eight. Thornton set a new Blue Jays franchise record, striking out eight batters in his MLB debut. The right hander is scheduled to make his next start Friday at Progressive Field.
(CBS Sports)
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