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Tigers Secure MLB's First 30 Wins with 5-4 Victory Over Blue Jays

Riley Greene's three RBIs and Jack Flaherty's strong start propel Detroit to a four-game winning streak.

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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Detroit Tigers' Riley Greene (31) hits a solo home run against the Toronto Blue Jays in second inning American League baseball action in Toronto on Friday, May 16, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jon Blacker
May 16, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Detroit Tigers center fielder Javier Baez (28) catches a fly ball hit by Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Nathan Lukes (not pictured) in the second inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Riley Greene powered Detroit's offense with a solo homer and a two-run double, contributing three RBIs in the win.
  • Jack Flaherty ended a six-start winless streak, allowing two runs over 5 2/3 innings to earn his second victory of the season.
  • Javier Báez and Zach McKinstry added solo home runs, while Beau Brieske earned his first save by stranding two runners in the ninth.
  • Toronto's Daulton Varsho hit a two-run homer, and Bo Bichette added a solo shot to narrow the Tigers' lead late in the game.
  • Detroit leads the American League with a 30-15 record, bolstered by a 24-2 mark in games where they score five or more runs.