Torkelson's Heroics Lead Tigers to Narrow Victory Over Blue Jays

In a nail-biting finish, Spencer Torkelson stepped up big time, driving in the tiebreaking run with a clutch two-out single in the seventh inning, helping the Detroit Tigers snag a 3-2 win against the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. With this victory, the Tigers now boast an MLB-best record of 31-16. Pretty impressive, right?

Jackson Jobe, the Tigers' pitcher, had a solid outing, allowing just two runs and six hits over six innings. This performance made him the first pitcher in Tigers history to win in his first eight career starts. Before him, the record was held by right-hander Howie Koplitz, who had seven wins back in 1961 and 1962. Talk about making history!

Torkelson wasn’t just a one-hit wonder; he racked up two hits and three RBIs, contributing to Detroit's impressive run of 13 wins in their last 17 games. Will Vest came in to close it out, earning his fifth save in seven opportunities. The Tigers are really on a roll!

On the other side, Blue Jays left-hander Mason Fluharty, who came in to relieve José Berríos, allowed two runners to reach base in the seventh. Torkelson had already made his mark earlier in the game, hitting a two-run double off Berríos in the first inning. But Toronto fought back, tying the game in the fourth with RBI singles from Alejandro Kirk and Ernie Clement.

Akil Baddoo made some jaw-dropping plays in the first inning, robbing the Blue Jays of potential runs. He scaled the left field wall to snag a drive from Daulton Varsho and then made a sliding catch on Kirk's liner, doubling off Bo Bichette at second. I mean, wow!

Anthony Santander, who had been struggling, was moved down in the batting order from third to fifth. Unfortunately, he went 0 for 4 with three strikeouts, not exactly what the Blue Jays were hoping for.

In the seventh, Torkelson came through again, hitting a single on an 0-1 pitch from right-hander Braydon Fisher, scoring Gleyber Torres. Meanwhile, Detroit catcher Dillon Dingler had a standout game with three hits, all clocking exit velocities of 105 mph or higher. That’s some serious power!

Looking ahead, the Tigers are set to visit the St. Louis Cardinals for a three-game series starting Monday, though they haven’t named a starter yet. As for the Blue Jays, they’re gearing up for a matchup against the San Diego Padres on Tuesday, but they’re still figuring out their starting pitcher.