Detroit Tigers vs. Toronto Blue Jays Results, Stats, and Recap
The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-1, ending Detroit's six-game winning streak and keeping Toronto in the hunt for an American League wild-card spot. Max Scherzer earned the win, while the Tigers remain in a tight race for the AL Central title.
Why it matters
The outcome impacts the late-season MLB playoff standings, specifically the AL wild-card race and the AL Central division leadership.
TORONTO (AP) Myles Straw had two hits and an RBI, Max Scherzer allowed one run in five innings for his second win in four starts and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Detroit Tigers 5-1 on Wednesday afternoon, ending Detroit’s winning streak at six.
The Blue Jays are 45-15 when they score five or more runs.
Brett Bateman had two hits and scored a run as Toronto avoided a three-game sweep and ensured it would not lose ground in the AL wild-card race. The Blue Jays (76-77) are 1 1/2 games behind the White Sox for the final postseason spot.
Chicago dropped into the wild-card position after losing 6-3 at Cleveland as the Guardians replaced the White Sox atop the AL Central.
Scherzer (3-8) allowed three hits, walked three and struck out three.
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