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The Atlanta Braves fell to the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 on Thursday.

Spencer Strider got the start for Atlanta. He completed 3.1 innings and gave up three hits including a home run. The Braves would tie the game in the seventh thanks to a Sam Hilliard home run before giving up to runs to the Blue Jays in the bottom of the seventh.

Here are some photos from the action on Thursday.

Mar 9, 2023; Dunedin, Florida, USA; Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider (99) throws a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays in the first inning at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 9, 2023; Dunedin, Florida, USA; Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Cavan Biggio (8) is congratulated by third baseman Matt Chapman (26) after hitting a solo home run against the Atlanta Braves in the third inning at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 9, 2023; Dunedin, Florida, USA; Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider (99) throws a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays in the third inning at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 9, 2023; Dunedin, Florida, USA; Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Nathan Lukes (38) singles against the Atlanta Braves in the second inning at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 9, 2023; Dunedin, Florida, USA; Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider (99) throws a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays in the third inning at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

The Braves defeated Puerto Rico 9-0 earlier in the day. Atlanta will face the Tampa Bay Rays at 1:05 ET on Friday.

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