Overview
- The Blue Jays improved to 61–42, extending their hot stretch to 19 wins in 24 games and solidifying their lead in the AL East.
- The Tigers dropped to 60–44 after losing 10 of 11 and slipping to a four-game skid in their first home contest since the All-Star break.
- Jahmai Jones gave Detroit an early 1–0 advantage with a solo home run in the first inning.
- Ernie Clement’s three-run blast and Joey Loperfido’s solo shot in the sixth inning sparked a seven-run outburst.
- José Berríos is scheduled to start Game 2 against Detroit’s Keider Montero on Friday at Comerica Park.