DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) – A.J. Burnett’s experiments were a success against the Boston Red Sox.

Mixing up his pitches, Burnett allowed one hit over four innings Tuesday in a 1-0 victory for the Toronto Blue Jays.

“I threw a lot of changeups and fastballs during counts that I normally wouldn’t do,” Burnett said. “I’ll need the changeup on the days when my curveball isn’t working. It’s good to have something to lean on.”

Burnett struck out five and walked two, throwing 61 pitches.

“He was outstanding,” Toronto manager John Gibbons said. “He kept the ball down and was right there. He was dominating today.”

Boston starter Kyle Snyder allowed two hits in three innings, striking out two and walking two.

“He was pressed early on and had to pitch in tight situations,” pitching coach John Farrell said. “He used his stuff effectively, especially with what looked like a pretty tight zone. He kept his composure.”

John McDonald hit an RBI single in the fifth inning off Bryan Corey, driving in Jason Phillips, who caught all nine innings.

Matt Stairs had two hits and turned an unassisted double play.

Notes: Toronto optioned C Robinzon Diaz to Double-A New Hampshire. … Red Sox manager Terry Francona missed the game to attend the funeral of Philadelphia Phillies coach John Vukovich. Pawtucket manager Ron Johnson and pitching coach John Farrell handled the Red Sox. … RHP Mike Timlin, sidelined by a strained oblique muscle, and can resume throwing on Thursday. “There is not a date that says he is going to be in games,” Farrell said. … Toronto OF Adam Lind (strained right ring finger) took batting practice. “He’ll be in the lineup tomorrow,” Gibbons said.

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