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.