According to the CBS Sports research desk, Bieber is the first pitcher in Blue Jays franchise history to strike out nine or more batters while permitting two hits or fewer and wal

Shane Bieber struck out nine over six innings of one-run ball in his Toronto debut and return from a 16-month absence as the Blue Jays beat the Miami Marlins 5-2.

Blue Jays manager John Schneider grinned wide and proclaimed himself a diehard fan. “I’ve got Bieber Fever,” he said, proudly. “I’m a believer.”