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Blue Jays denied a Motown sweep when red-hot bats suddenly go cold
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer watches from the dugout in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Sunday, July 27, 2025, in Detroit. Photo by Jose Juarez / AP Photo One has to go back to June 13 to find a time when the Blue Jays were shutout, an 8-0 setback in Philadelphia against a very good Phillies team loaded with quality starters. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Technically, the Jays did score in Sunday's in loss, but it was checkered, to say the least, because it came off a recently DFA'd pitcher in a ninth inning featuring a bad call by the home plate ump that led to a walk, the first of three, followed by defensive indifference. Either way, the Jays weren't good, save for their starter and cleanup hitter, and should have been held scoreless until a series of unusual circumstances helped the visitors in the ninth. The Tigers, despite leading the AL Central, have not been good, losers of six in a row and 12 of their past 13 heading into Sunday's series finale. One could argue the Tigers were long overdue. At no time in franchise history have the Jays earned a four-game sweep in Motown, an elusive feat that would continue following their 10-4 loss. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. In the opening three games of the series, the Jays outscored the Tigers 23-7. The only player from the bottom of the order to record a hit was Tyler Heineman, who will be expected to fill the void behind the plate in the absence of Alejandro Kirk. Four-run innings have been the norm of late with the Blue Jays, who were on the receiving end when Detroit plated seven in the eighth, a truly ugly frame when the MLB-leading team unraveled. The following are three takeaways on an afternoon the Jays would lose a game for only the second time since the all-star break, but they would take the season series from the Tigers. 1. Mad Max in the Motor City On his 41st birthday, veteran Max Scherzer started against a team he spent five years from 2010 through 2014, which included a World Series appearance in 2012. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. He's been built up after injuring his thumb in Scherzer's debut with the Blue Jays. Sunday's outing was Scherzer's seventh start of the season. In the first inning, he struck out two by resorting to his fastball. During the Jays' stay at Comerica Park, the team has received solid starting pitching, beginning with Eric Lauer, who was at his absolute best in Thursday's series opener. After retiring the first six hitters, Scherzer gave up a single and double to begin the third inning. He almost got out of the inning unscathed until Gleyber Torres took Scherzer deep for a three-run blast. It was the eighth longball Scherzer has yielded this season and fifth in his past three starts. Following the Torres dinger, Scherzer retired the next 10 batters, the last two on strikeouts that increased his K total to nine through six innings. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. More impressively, zero walks were issued. Kevin Gausman and Tarik Skubal were engaged in a pitchers' duel Saturday. It was Scherzer and Jack Flaherty in the series finale. The recently scuffling Flaherty went six complete innings. Scherzer began the seventh in what became his longest outing of the season. He began the frame by recording his 10th strikeout, a season high. Then came No. 11 to complete an impeccable stretch that saw Scherzer whiff eight of 10 batters. One pitch out of the 96 Scherzer tossed cost him. Detroit mustered three hits off Scherzer, who did not allow a walk. 2. Jewel of July Amid this most improbable of seasons, so very little has been discussed/debated/dissected on the future of Bo Bichette, a pending free agent. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. His presence is obvious each and every game he steps up to the plate. His defence is getting better, though he did allow a ball to go under his glove in the eighth inning that was ruled a hit when it could have easily been an error. Bichette's 13-pitch at-bat against Tigers ace Skubal in Saturday's win was epic. It's no coincidence Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is heating up with Bichette hitting behind the half billion dollar man in waiting. In the month's 19 games heading into Sunday, Bichette had recorded 24 hits, a stretch that has seen Bichette produce six multi-hit games, while recording 11 doubles and two homers. Only twice has Bichette gone hitless in July. In his first at-bat Sunday, he went the other way for a single. A seventh multi-hit game in July would be in the books when Bichette singled in the fourth inning. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Another lengthy at-bat in Bichette's third plate appearance resulted in an infield single, his second three-hit game of the month. For the second time this season, Bichette recorded a four-hit game following his 32nd double he stroked in the eighth inning. In a protracted ninth inning, Bichette would record hit No. 5. He's hitting cleanup and it's looking like Bichette is poised to cash in big this off-season. 3. Whither Joey Loperfido He joined the team in Baltimore once the deal with the Houston Astros was completed. Joey Loperfido returns to Baltimore under the backdrop of a trade deadline. He's been good for the Blue Jays since his callup and Loperfido's outfield versatility can't be overstated. While Bichette did make a nice over-the-shoulder catch in the third inning, Loperfido was coming in on the ball and was well positioned to make the out in shallow left field. He struck out in his first two at-bats. There would be no third at-bat for Loperfido after the Tigers brought in a left-handed reliever. Up next A Monday date (6:35 p.m. first pitch) in Baltimore awaits the Jays, who will face an O's team that has symbolically thrown in the towel; some rare good news will see the return of Adley Rutschman, who has been on IL (oblique injury) since the middle of June; the trade of bullpen arm Gregory Soto to the Mets was a clear sign of Baltimore's intentions as Thursday's trade deadline nears. Sports Columnists Sunshine Girls Toronto & GTA Toronto & GTA
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02-07-2025
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Twins put struggling starter Bailey Ober on injured list with left hip impingement
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober throws during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday against the Detroit Tigers, June 28, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez) Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober (17) reacts to Seattle Mariners' Luke Raley's three run home run during the third inning of baseball game Monday, June 23, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn) Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober looks on in the dugout during the sixth inning of baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Monday, June 23, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn) Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober looks on in the dugout during the sixth inning of baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Monday, June 23, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn) Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober throws during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday against the Detroit Tigers, June 28, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez) Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober (17) reacts to Seattle Mariners' Luke Raley's three run home run during the third inning of baseball game Monday, June 23, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn) Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober looks on in the dugout during the sixth inning of baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Monday, June 23, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn) MIAMI (AP) — The Minnesota Twins placed struggling starting pitcher Bailey Ober on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with a left hip impingement. Ober is 4-6 with a 5.28 ERA in 17 starts this season, with 21 home runs allowed and 74 strikeouts in 92 innings. In his last five starts, the 6-foot-9 right-hander is 0-5 with a 9.00 ERA and 14 home runs allowed in 30 innings. Advertisement Left-handed reliever Kody Funderburk was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul to replace Ober on the roster, but the Twins still must decide who will take his turn in the rotation on Friday when they host Tampa Bay. The Twins played at Miami on Wednesday. Ober was one of Minnesota's best starters over the previous two years, going a combined 20-15 with a 3.73 ERA with 337 strikeouts in 323 innings. ___ AP MLB:
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02-07-2025
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Tigers place OF Kerry Carpenter on injured list with right hamstring strain
Detroit Tigers' Kerry Carpenter, right, is congratulated by third base coach Joey Cora after hitting a home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Saturday, June 28, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez) CORRECTS TO KERRY CARPENTER NOT SPENCER TORKELSON - Detroit Tigers' Kerry Carpenter connects for a home run off Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Chris Paddack during the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 29, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez) CORRECTS TO KERRY CARPENTER NOT SPENCER TORKELSON - Detroit Tigers' Kerry Carpenter reacts after hitting a home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Sunday, June 29, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez) CORRECTS TO KERRY CARPENTER NOT SPENCER TORKELSON - Detroit Tigers' Kerry Carpenter reacts after hitting a home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Sunday, June 29, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez) Detroit Tigers' Kerry Carpenter, right, is congratulated by third base coach Joey Cora after hitting a home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Saturday, June 28, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez) CORRECTS TO KERRY CARPENTER NOT SPENCER TORKELSON - Detroit Tigers' Kerry Carpenter connects for a home run off Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Chris Paddack during the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 29, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez) CORRECTS TO KERRY CARPENTER NOT SPENCER TORKELSON - Detroit Tigers' Kerry Carpenter reacts after hitting a home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Sunday, June 29, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez) WASHINGTON (AP) — The Detroit Tigers placed outfielder Kerry Carpenter on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right hamstring strain. The move was retroactive to Monday. The 27-year-old, who is hitting .257 with 16 homers and 32 RBIs this season, was lifted in the fifth inning of Sunday's game against Minnesota for a pinch runner. Advertisement Manager A.J. Hinch indicated Carpenter will not return before the All-Star break. 'It's mild. It's very similar to what he's been playing through, but this is the second time we've had this scare on the field where we're not sure if he can continue to go — the outfield play, the running,' Hinch said. 'So we have to err on the side of caution here and give him the break and see if we can knock this out over this course of these next few weeks.' Detroit recalled infielder Trey Sweeney from Triple-A Toledo to take Carpenter's roster spot before Wednesday's doubleheader against the Washington Nationals. Sweeney, who is hitting .221 with four home runs and 23 RBIs in 70 games, was sent to the minors Saturday. 'I joked with him that in 48 hours he fixed all the things we talked about that he had to work on in Triple-A,' Hinch said. 'But I'm glad he's back because as our roster fills up, the versatility still matters.' Advertisement The Tigers also placed right-handed pitcher Sawyer Gipson-Long on the 15-day injured list with neck stiffness and recalled righty Tyler Owens from Toledo. Detroit also summoned left-hander Bailey Horn from Toledo as its 27th man for the doubleheader. Detroit's staff could also soon get bolstered by the return of right-hander Reese Olson, who has been out with a finger injury since May 18. He is 4-3 with a 2.96 ERA in nine starts this season. 'His next outing is going to be in the big leagues,' Hinch said. 'It's unlikely to be here in Washington, but he's doing fine and just kind of waiting to be activated.' ___ AP MLB:
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25-04-2025
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Excellent start for baseball's NL West foreshadows a potentially historic 4-team summer race
San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. , center,is congratulated after scoring on a fielder's choice during the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez) PHOENIX (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers seem like they have nearly unlimited amounts of money, three former MVPs in their starting lineup with Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman, and a pitching staff that never runs out of overpowering arms. So far, that's good for third place in their five-team division. Advertisement Welcome to the National League West, which is far from a one-team show four weeks into the season. Going into Friday night's games, the San Diego Padres (17-8), San Francisco Giants (17-9), Dodgers (16-9) and Arizona Diamondbacks (14-11) are all off to a good start, foreshadowing a potentially fascinating summer race. 'For us, who are so close to it, not surprised,' Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. 'They're all very good teams. I think it's the best division in baseball. We're all sort of built differently, too, which is interesting and fun if you look at the construction, the strengths, weaknesses of the four clubs. "It's going to be an interesting season how this all plays out.' To be clear, the big-spending Dodgers have not underperformed this season. Los Angeles has a .640 winning percentage through 25 games, which translates to a 104-win pace. That's right where everyone pretty much expected them to be. Advertisement Instead, it's the great play from the Padres and Giants — and to a lesser extent the D-backs — that has set up a summer of fun. Since baseball split the NL and AL into three divisions in 1994, the 2002 AL West has the record for the highest winning percentage with a .566 mark. So far, the 2025 version of the NL West is off to a .544 start — and that's including the Colorado Rockies, who are a dreadful 4-20 for the worst record in baseball. Take out the Rockies, and the other four teams have combined for a .634 winning percentage. 'It's gonna be a battle the entire season,' Giants third baseman Matt Chapman said. 'We knew the Dodgers are the Dodgers, the Padres are really, really good and so are the Diamondbacks.' The Dodgers continue to be the undeniable favorites to win the division. Los Angeles is off to a quality start despite Betts' illness that caused him to drop around 15 pounds, Freeman's shower mishap and Blake Snell's arm trouble. Advertisement A good first month from Tommy Edman, Will Smith and Teoscar Hernández at the plate have showcased the lineup's depth. Yoshinobu Yamamoto looks like a potential NL Cy Young award winner with an 0.93 ERA through five starts. Ohtani has slugged six homers with his return to the mound looming. The Padres are playing well largely thanks to Fernando Tatis Jr., who is off to a torrid start with a .333 batting average, eight homers and 17 RBIs. Veteran starting pitchers Nick Pivetta and Michael King have led the rotation while closer Robert Suarez hasn't given up a run this season and leads the NL with 10 saves. 'Obviously, we're aware to some degree of what is taking place in the division and in the league, but our energy — my energy — is not about what anyone else is doing. It is on what we do," Padres manager Mike Shildt said. 'We're spending our time and efforts on taking care of ourselves, because if we don't do that, nothing else is going to matter.' The Giants are arguably the division's biggest surprise, led by a productive lineup that includes Jung Hoo Lee, Mike Yastrzemski, Wilmer Flores and Chapman. Right-hander Logan Webb has been dominant, with a 1.98 ERA and 44 strikeouts over six starts. Advertisement The D-backs have been a little more inconsistent than their division rivals, but are still lurking. Outfielder Corbin Carroll is off to an MVP-caliber start with a .321 batting average, nine homers, 23 RBIs and five stolen bases. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo echoed others when he said he's aware of the division's excellence, but tries not to dwell on it. The 162-game regular season is hard enough to navigate without worrying about other teams. Being in the NL West might prove particularly stressful — and fun — this summer. 'At the end of the day, it makes everyone crazy,' Lovullo said, grinning. 'It makes you guys crazy, you guys make me crazy, I make you crazy. Everyone's crazy.' ___ AP Baseball Writers Janie McCauley and Jay Cohen, and freelancer Dave Hogg, contributed to this story. ___ AP MLB:
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22-04-2025
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Torres and McKinstry each get 3 hits, Tigers beat the Padres 6-4 for 4th win in 5 games
Torres and McKinstry each get 3 hits, Tigers beat the Padres 6-4 for 4th win in 5 games San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado, left, tags out Detroit Tigers' Gleyber Torres, right, at third during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez) Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres, left, throws to first base after forcing out San Diego Padres' Xander Bogaerts (2) at second during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez) San Diego Padres designated hitter Oscar Gonzalez hits an RBI single during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez) San Diego Padres' Gavin Sheets, right, is congratulated by third base coach Tim Leiper, left, after hitting a home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez) San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt, left, takes the ball from relief pitcher Logan Gillaspie during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez) San Diego Padres starting pitcher Randy Vásquez throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez) Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Will Vest, left, and catcher Tomás Nido, right, hug following a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez) San Diego Padres' Xander Bogaerts watches his single off Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Keider Montero during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez) Detroit Tigers' Zach McKinstry hits an RBI triple off San Diego Padres starting pitcher Randy Vásquez during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez) Detroit Tigers' Trey Sweeney, right, races home on an RBI single by Gleyber Torres as San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado, left, looks on during the third inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez) Detroit Tigers' Jace Jung (17) and Trey Sweeney, right, congratulate each other after they scored on an RBI single by Gleyber Torres during the third inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez) Detroit Tigers' Jace Jung (17) and Trey Sweeney, right, congratulate each other after they scored on an RBI single by Gleyber Torres during the third inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez) San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado, left, tags out Detroit Tigers' Gleyber Torres, right, at third during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez) Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres, left, throws to first base after forcing out San Diego Padres' Xander Bogaerts (2) at second during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez) San Diego Padres designated hitter Oscar Gonzalez hits an RBI single during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez) San Diego Padres' Gavin Sheets, right, is congratulated by third base coach Tim Leiper, left, after hitting a home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez) San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt, left, takes the ball from relief pitcher Logan Gillaspie during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez) San Diego Padres starting pitcher Randy Vásquez throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez) Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Will Vest, left, and catcher Tomás Nido, right, hug following a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez) San Diego Padres' Xander Bogaerts watches his single off Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Keider Montero during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez) Detroit Tigers' Zach McKinstry hits an RBI triple off San Diego Padres starting pitcher Randy Vásquez during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez) Detroit Tigers' Trey Sweeney, right, races home on an RBI single by Gleyber Torres as San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado, left, looks on during the third inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez) Detroit Tigers' Jace Jung (17) and Trey Sweeney, right, congratulate each other after they scored on an RBI single by Gleyber Torres during the third inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez) DETROIT (AP) — Gleyber Torres and Zach McKinstry each had three hits and the Detroit Tigers beat the San Diego Padres 6-4 on Monday night for their fourth win in five games. Detroit has won seven straight series openers since losing opening day at Los Angeles Dodgers. The Tigers improved to 9-2 at home. Advertisement Brenan Hanifee (1-0) allowed one hit and struck out two in two scoreless innings. Keider Montero, making his second start since his recall from Triple-A Toledo, allowed four runs — three earned — five hits and four walks in 4 1/3 innings. Will Vest earned his second save. Randy Vásquez (1-2) gave up six runs, five hits and three walks in two innings, the shortest of his five starts this season. Making his first big league start, Tirso Ornelas put the Padres ahead when he hit into a run-scoring forceout in the first. The 25-year-old made his debut on Saturday. McKinstry hit a run-scoring triple in the bottom half and scored on Colt Keith's bad-hop single past shortstop Jose Iglesias. Advertisement Tatis tied the score 2-2 with an RBI grounder in the second, and the Tigers went ahead for good with two runs in the second and two more in the third. Tomás Nido had an RBI single in the second and scored on Riley Greene's two-out single. Torres, who is hitting .304, hit a two-run single in the third. Gavin Sheets had a a solo homer in the fifth. Key moment Vest struck out Tatis to end a perfect ninth. Key stat Detroit has won nine of its first 11 home games for the first time since 1984. Up next Detroit RHP Jack Flaherty (1-0, 0.82 ERA) faces San Diego RHP Nick Pivetta (0-1, 9.00 ERA) on Tuesday, part of an 11-day, 10-game homestand. ___ AP MLB:
