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Blue Jays Seize AL Lead with Back-to-Back Wins Over Tigers

Toronto’s 7-1 surge after the All-Star break has vaulted them 4.5 games clear atop the AL East, with Saturday’s rematch between Tarik Skubal and Kevin Gausman looming

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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Valdimir Guerrero Jr.
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Overview

  • Toronto improved to 62–42 by winning 11-4 and 6-2 at Detroit, marking their seventh victory in eight games since the All-Star break
  • Vladimir Guerrero Jr. produced multi-hit efforts in both wins, totaling four doubles and four runs scored in the series opener and follow-up
  • José Berríos delivered six innings of two-run ball in Friday’s 6-2 victory, highlighting the depth of Toronto’s starting rotation
  • Detroit has lost five straight games and 11 of its last 12, falling to 60–45 with a 7–11 record in July and a .215/.301/.362 batting line
  • Tarik Skubal, just off the paternity list, is scheduled to start Saturday’s series third game at Comerica Park against Kevin Gausman