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Spencer Torkelson Hits 3-Run Homer as Tigers Thump Blue Jays 10-1 to Win 6th Straight
Spencer Torkelson’s three-run homer sparked Detroit’s sixth straight win, and Toronto fell two games behind Cleveland for the final American League wild-card spot.
On Tuesday, Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson hit a three-run home run and scored three runs, leading the visiting Tigers to a 10-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre.
The Tigers extended their winning streak to six games, keeping their postseason hopes alive as they remain 4.5 games behind the Cleveland Guardians for the final American League wild-card spot.
Detroit starter Drew Anderson pitched five scoreless innings, allowing just two hits, while Hao-Yu Lee hit a solo home run and Max Clark added two RBIs in the decisive victory.
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Michael Lorenzen took the loss, surrendering five runs over two innings, as the team fell two games behind Cleveland for the last wild-card berth.
On Wednesday night, right-handed pitcher Max Scherzer starts for Toronto against Detroit right-hander Keider Montero in the series finale.
TORONTO (AP) — Spencer Torkelson connected a three-run home run, Drew Anderson released five blank innings and the Detroit Tigers won their sixth straight game by crushing the Toronto Tiles on Tuesday 10-1.