Bo Bichette hit a two-run homer, Myles Straw and Tyler Heineman each had two hits and three RBIs, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Philadelphia 9-1 on Thursday, handing the slumping Phillies their sixth loss in seven games.

Myles Straw and Tyler Heineman each had three RBIs, Chris Bassitt pitched seven effective innings Thursday and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Philadelphia Phillies 9-1.

On Sunday, MLB.com reported that Scherzer, who signed with Toronto in February, threw a 50-pitch bullpen session against Blue Jays live hitters in Dunedin. This rehab start sets him on pace to rejoin the rotation by late June, improving a staff that has otherwise held together through strong performances from Jose Berríos, Kevin Gausman and others.

Catcher J.T. Realmuto exited in the bottom of the ninth after being hit in the groin by a foul tip in the Phillies' loss to the Blue Jays.