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Detroit Tigers at Toronto Blue Jays

MLBSeptember 16, 2026Rogers Centre74°F, partly cloudy, wind 5 mph out to LF

TigersDetroitDET72-80

Tigers 1, Blue Jays 5

Final
Blue JaysTorontoTORWon76-77
Score by inning
Team123456789RHE
DET100000000173
TOR00021200–590

W Max ScherzerL Keider MonteroSV Louis Varland

Max Scherzer gets win as Blue Jays beat Tigers 5-1 to avoid sweep, end Detroit's winning streak at 6Myles 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 Tigers 5-1 on Wednesday afternoon, ending Detroit’s winning streak at six.Recap · ESPN

Scoring

Play-by-play

In order

Top 1st

  1.  Kevin McGonigle grounds out, second baseman Josh Smith to first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
  2.  Hao-Yu Lee strikes out swinging.
  3.  Colt Keith doubles (18) on a fly ball to center fielder Brett Bateman.
  4.  Riley Greene singles on a ground ball to center fielder Brett Bateman. Colt Keith scores. Riley Greene to 2nd.DET 59%
  5.  Dillon Dingler flies out to right fielder Nathan Lukes.

Bot 1st

  1.  Brett Bateman singles on a line drive to left fielder Riley Greene.DET 52%
  2.  Nathan Lukes pops out to third baseman Kevin McGonigle.
  3.  Vladimir Guerrero Jr. singles on a line drive to left fielder Riley Greene, deflected by shortstop John Peck. Brett Bateman to 2nd.
  4.  George Springer strikes out swinging.DET 57%
  5.  Kazuma Okamoto called out on strikes.

Top 2nd

  1.  Max Clark pops out to shortstop Ernie Clement.
  2.  Spencer Torkelson strikes out on a foul tip.
  3.  Brett Callahan walks.
  4.  John Peck strikes out swinging.

Bot 2nd

  1.  Josh Smith lines out to center fielder Max Clark.
  2.  Ernie Clement flies out to left fielder Riley Greene.
  3.  Brandon Valenzuela singles on a line drive to center fielder Max Clark.
  4.  Myles Straw singles on a line drive to left fielder Riley Greene. Brandon Valenzuela to 3rd.
  5.  Brett Bateman called out on strikes.

Top 3rd

  1.  Kevin McGonigle singles on a line drive to right fielder Nathan Lukes.DET 66%
  2.  Hao-Yu Lee pops out to first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
  3.  Colt Keith walks.
  4.  Riley Greene flies out to left fielder Myles Straw.

Bot 3rd

  1.  Nathan Lukes strikes out swinging.
  2.  Vladimir Guerrero Jr. walks.
  3.  George Springer grounds into a double play, shortstop John Peck to second baseman Hao-Yu Lee to first baseman Spencer Torkelson. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. out at 2nd. George Springer out at 1st.DET 62%

Top 4th

  1.  Dillon Dingler pops out to first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in foul territory.
  2.  Max Clark flies out to left fielder Myles Straw.
  3.  Spencer Torkelson walks.
  4.  Brett Callahan flies out to right fielder Nathan Lukes.

Bot 4th

  1.  Kazuma Okamoto walks.DET 52%
  2.  Josh Smith doubles (4) on a line drive to right fielder Brett Callahan. Kazuma Okamoto to 3rd.TOR 62%
  3.  Ernie Clement out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Max Clark. Kazuma Okamoto scores.
  4.  Brandon Valenzuela grounds out, second baseman Hao-Yu Lee to first baseman Spencer Torkelson. Josh Smith to 3rd.
  5.  Myles Straw singles on a line drive to left fielder Riley Greene. Josh Smith scores.TOR 67%
  6.  Myles Straw caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Dillon Dingler to shortstop John Peck.

Top 5th

  1.  John Peck pops out to first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in foul territory.
  2.  Kevin McGonigle pops out to second baseman Josh Smith.
  3.  Hao-Yu Lee grounds out, second baseman Josh Smith to first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Bot 5th

  1.  Brett Bateman singles on a ground ball to left fielder Riley Greene.
  2.  Nathan Lukes reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by catcher Dillon Dingler. Brett Bateman to 2nd.
  3.  Vladimir Guerrero Jr. grounds into a force out, third baseman Kevin McGonigle to second baseman Hao-Yu Lee. Brett Bateman to 3rd. Nathan Lukes out at 2nd. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to 1st.
  4.  George Springer singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Brett Callahan. Brett Bateman scores. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to 2nd.TOR 85%
  5.  Kazuma Okamoto grounds into a double play, shortstop John Peck to second baseman Hao-Yu Lee to first baseman Spencer Torkelson. George Springer out at 2nd. Kazuma Okamoto out at 1st.TOR 80%

Top 6th

  1.  Gleyber Torres lines out to right fielder Nathan Lukes.
  2.  Riley Greene grounds out, first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to pitcher Mason Fluharty.
  3.  Dillon Dingler grounds out, third baseman Kazuma Okamoto to first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Bot 6th

  1.  Josh Smith grounds out, second baseman Hao-Yu Lee to first baseman Spencer Torkelson.
  2.  Ernie Clement reaches on a ground ball to shortstop John Peck. Official Scorer ruling pending.
  3.  Brandon Valenzuela reaches on a ground ball to shortstop John Peck. Official Scorer ruling pending. Ernie Clement scores. Brandon Valenzuela to 2nd.TOR 93%
  4.  Myles Straw reaches on a fielding error by third baseman Kevin McGonigle.
  5.  Brett Bateman grounds into a force out, second baseman Hao-Yu Lee to shortstop John Peck. Brandon Valenzuela to 3rd. Myles Straw out at 2nd. Brett Bateman to 1st.
  6.  Nathan Lukes singles on a soft ground ball to pitcher Drew Sommers. Brandon Valenzuela scores. Brett Bateman to 2nd.
  7.  Vladimir Guerrero Jr. lines out sharply to center fielder Max Clark.

Top 7th

  1.  Max Clark strikes out on a foul tip.
  2.  Spencer Torkelson singles on a line drive to center fielder Brett Bateman.
  3.  Brett Callahan flies out to center fielder Brett Bateman.
  4.  John Peck grounds into a force out, shortstop Ernie Clement to second baseman Josh Smith. Spencer Torkelson out at 2nd.

Bot 7th

  1.  George Springer grounds out, second baseman Hao-Yu Lee to first baseman Spencer Torkelson.
  2.  Kazuma Okamoto flies out to center fielder Max Clark.
  3.  Josh Smith flies out to center fielder Max Clark.

Top 8th

  1.  Kevin McGonigle singles on a line drive to center fielder Brett Bateman.
  2.  Hao-Yu Lee grounds out softly, catcher Brandon Valenzuela to first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Kevin McGonigle to 2nd.
  3.  Gleyber Torres singles on a line drive to right fielder Nathan Lukes. Kevin McGonigle to 3rd.
  4.  Riley Greene pops out to third baseman Kazuma Okamoto.
  5.  Dillon Dingler grounds out, shortstop Ernie Clement to first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Bot 8th

  1.  Ernie Clement grounds out, third baseman Kevin McGonigle to first baseman Spencer Torkelson.
  2.  Brandon Valenzuela walks.
  3.  Myles Straw grounds into a double play, first baseman Spencer Torkelson to shortstop John Peck to first baseman Spencer Torkelson. Brandon Valenzuela out at 2nd. Myles Straw out at 1st.

Top 9th

  1.  Max Clark singles on a line drive to first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
  2.  Spencer Torkelson walks. Max Clark to 2nd.
  3.  Brett Callahan strikes out swinging.
  4.  John Peck lines out to second baseman Josh Smith.
  5.  Kevin McGonigle called out on strikes.

Top 1st

  1.  DET 1, TOR 0Riley Greene singles on a ground ball to center fielder Brett Bateman. Colt Keith scores. Riley Greene to 2nd.DET 59%

Bot 4th

  1.  DET 1, TOR 1Ernie Clement out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Max Clark. Kazuma Okamoto scores.
  2.  DET 1, TOR 2Myles Straw singles on a line drive to left fielder Riley Greene. Josh Smith scores.TOR 67%

Bot 5th

  1.  DET 1, TOR 3George Springer singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Brett Callahan. Brett Bateman scores. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to 2nd.TOR 85%

Bot 6th

  1.  DET 1, TOR 4Brandon Valenzuela reaches on a ground ball to shortstop John Peck. Official Scorer ruling pending. Ernie Clement scores. Brandon Valenzuela to 2nd.TOR 93%
  2.  DET 1, TOR 5Nathan Lukes singles on a soft ground ball to pitcher Drew Sommers. Brandon Valenzuela scores. Brett Bateman to 2nd.

Win probability

Bot 4th · Biggest swing #1 · DET 1–0 TOR

Josh Smith doubles (4) on a line drive to right fielder Brett Callahan. Kazuma Okamoto to 3rd.

TOR 62%TOR +14 pts

Game leaders

TigersDetroit

Blue JaysToronto

Team stats

  • DET 7HitsTOR 9
  • DET 4WalksTOR 3
  • DET 6StrikeoutsTOR 4
  • DET 18Left on baseTOR 19
  • DET 3ErrorsTOR 0
All team stats
  • DET 1RTOR 5
  • DET 12bTOR 1
  • DET 1RbiTOR 4
  • DET 33AbTOR 31
  • DET 8.0IpTOR 9.0
  • DET 9HTOR 7
  • DET 5RTOR 1
  • DET 3ErTOR 1
  • DET 3BbTOR 4
  • DET 4SoTOR 6
  • DET 141PTOR 133
  • DET 13ATOR 8
  • DET 24PoTOR 27
  • DET 40TcTOR 35

Box score

BattingABRHRBIHRBBSOAVG
Kevin McGonigle 3B5020001.274
Hao-Yu Lee 2B4000001.254
Colt Keith DH1110010.259
Gleyber Torres DH2010000.265
Riley Greene LF4011000.284
Dillon Dingler C4000000.242
Max Clark CF4010001.277
Spencer Torkelson 1B2010021.226
Brett Callahan RF3000011.214
John Peck SS4000001.220
Totals33171046

2B: Keith.RBI: Greene.LOB: 18.

PitchingIPHRERBBSOPERA
Keider Montero L4.062224893.58
Tyler Holton1.021100122.78
Drew Sommers1.012000163.50
Tyler Kinley2.000010243.52

Video

0:24Max Scherzer's outing against the Tigers0:15Ernie Clement's sac fly0:06Keider Montero strikes out Kazuma Okamoto0:08Bench availability for Detroit, September 16 vs Blue Jays
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