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Blue Jays Even Series with Tigers on Clement’s Walk-Off Single

Toronto rallies late to edge Detroit 2-1, snapping the Tigers’ four-game winning streak in a tightly contested series.

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Eric Lauer (56) works during first inning MLB baseball action against the Detroit Tigers, in Toronto, Saturday, May 17, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
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Overview

  • Ernie Clement delivered a walk-off RBI single in the ninth inning, scoring Daulton Varsho to secure Toronto’s 2-1 victory over Detroit on Saturday.
  • The Blue Jays tied the game in the eighth inning with a pinch-hit RBI single from Alejandro Kirk, overcoming a dominant six-inning, one-hit outing by Tigers starter Reese Olson.
  • Spencer Torkelson’s second-inning solo homer, his 12th of the season, accounted for Detroit’s lone run as their offense struggled to capitalize on early opportunities.
  • Toronto’s bullpen combined for six shutout innings following starter Eric Lauer’s three-inning performance, with Jeff Hoffman earning the win.
  • The series finale on Sunday will feature Toronto’s José Berríos against Detroit rookie Jackson Jobe, as the Blue Jays aim to reach .500 and the Tigers look to bounce back.