Max Scherzer allowed just one hit in 2.0 innings Tuesday, striking out four batters in his first Grapefruit League appearance since joining the Toronto Blue Jays.

Max Scherzer had a solid spring training debut for Toronto as the Blue Jays defeated the visiting St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 on Tuesday in Dunedin, Fla.

The 40-year-old Scherzer surrendered a leadoff triple to Victor Scott II starting the game but settled down. He retired his final six batters, striking out four with a fastball at 92-93 mph. Scherzer threw 20 of 34 pitches for strikes.