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Blue Jays Extend Post-Break Surge With Back-to-Back Wins in Detroit

Toronto holds baseball’s best record with a chance to sweep its series in Detroit.

Overview

  • The Blue Jays opened the series with an 11-4 win followed by a 6-2 victory to seize a 2-0 lead in Detroit.
  • Eric Lauer delivered eight innings of one-run ball in Game 1 and José Berríos followed with six innings allowing two runs in Game 2.
  • Vladimir Guerrero Jr. doubled twice and scored two runs in Friday’s win as Toronto extended its post-break surge to 7-1.
  • The Tigers have lost five straight and 11 of 12 games while their offense has slumped to a .215 July batting average.
  • Right-hander Kevin Gausman will start Saturday’s finale against Tarik Skubal, who is set to return from the paternity list.