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Toronto 9, Tampa Bay 5

DUNEDIN, Fla., March 25 (UPI) -- Shannon Stewart had three hits Tuesday night as the Toronto Blue Jays scored six unearned runs en route to a 9-5 victory over the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.

Stewart raised his spring average to .442 and has reached safely in his last eight plate appearances. He also walked and scored twice.

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Four of Tampa Bay's five errors were committed by shortstop Hector Luna. First baseman Travis Lee had the other miscue.

Toronto starter Pete Walker allowed four runs and six hits in 5 2/3 innings. He surrendered a solo homer to Marlon Anderson and a two-run shot to rookie Rocco Baldelli, who leads the Devil Rays with five.

Tampa Bay starter Rob Bell lasted just 2 1/3 and allowed four runs and four hits.

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