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Blue Jays Crush Tigers 11-4 in Series Opener

Back-to-back blasts in the fifth inning sparked Toronto’s offense against a Tigers team that has lost 10 of 11 games.

Jul 24, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Brendan Donovan (33) hits a three run home run against the San Diego Padres during the second inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Jul 24, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Orioles left fielder Ramon Laureano (12) and third baseman Ramon Urias (29) and first baseman Ryan O'Hearn (32) celebrate after the Orioles beat the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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Jul 24, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Ernie Clement (22) hits a three-run homerun in the sixth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Toronto improved to 61-42 with an 11-4 victory in the opener of the four-game series at Comerica Park.
  • Ernie Clement’s three-run homer and Joey Loperfido’s solo shot in the fifth turned a 1-0 deficit into a commanding lead.
  • Eric Lauer allowed one run over eight innings with six strikeouts to pick up his sixth win of the season.
  • Detroit has dropped four straight home games and 10 of its last 11 contests, falling to 60-44 overall.
  • Jose Berrios and Keider Montero are scheduled to start Friday’s Game 2 for Toronto and Detroit, respectively.