Bleday went 2-for-4 with a double in an 8-0 loss to the Guardians on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Shane Bieber and three relievers allowed only four hits in the shutout victory, but Bleday picked up half of them. The encouraging start at the plate follows a productive spring for the 26-year-old outfielder in which he hit .348 with three doubles, one triple, two home runs and seven RBI across 51 plate appearances.