End of 6: Pirates 8, Blue Jays 3

Pirates right fielder Gregory Polanco prepares to swing in the sixth inning of Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Toronto Blue Jays at McKechnie Field. JASON DILL/jdill@bradenton.com

The Pirates hold a late lead in today's Grapefruit League contest at McKechnie Field on the strength of its offense.
After Toronto took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning, Pittsburgh right fielder Gregory Polanco delivered a two-run home run in the bottom half of the first.
The Bucs haven't trailed since, regaining the lead for good after the Blue Jays tied it at 2-2 in the top of the second.

- Jason Dill