The Detroit Tigers had an impressive victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, with Jake Rogers hitting a grand slam in the sixth inning. This helped the Tigers secure a 7-3 win. The game saw Andy Ibanez contributing with two RBIs and two hits, while Vladimir Guerrero Jr. stood out for the Blue Jays with three hits, including a two-run homer.
In the fifth inning, the Tigers took a 1-0 lead thanks to a single by Ryan Vilade and a double by Ibanez. However, the game really turned in the sixth inning when the Tigers loaded the bases and Jake Rogers hit a grand slam. This was Rogers’ third career grand slam and seventh homer of the season. The Tigers continued to dominate the inning, adding more runs to their tally.
On the pitching front, Detroit’s Reese Olson left the game early due to a sore right shoulder, but Alex Faedo stepped in and delivered a solid performance. Faedo pitched two innings, allowing just one hit and striking out three. Kenta Maeda started the game for the Tigers and despite giving up three runs in the sixth, he put in a decent performance.
The Blue Jays tried to mount a comeback in the sixth inning, scoring three runs off Maeda. However, the Tigers’ pitching held strong, with Tyler Holton and Shelby Miller closing out the game effectively.
In other news, the Blue Jays placed shortstop Bo Bichette on the injured list due to a right calf strain. Utility player Addison Barger was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo to fill the roster spot.
Overall, it was an exciting game for the Tigers, who have now won four games in a row, showing strong performances both offensively and defensively. The team will look to carry this momentum forward as they continue their series against the Blue Jays.