Detroit Tigers host northern neighbors Toronto Blue Jays
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Friday's 6-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers held plenty of heroes, once again. Eight Toronto players recorded a hit.
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Preview the July 26 matchup between the Detroit Tigers and Toronto Blue Jays with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.
The Tigers (60-45) have lost five straight and 11 of their last 12. They’ve won just once in the past 17 days.
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The Blue Jays landed Loperfido in the Yusei Kikuchi trade with the Houston Astros last July, so it would be an odd full-circle moment for the youngster to be dealt for a second year in a row, as Toronto has flipped from sellers to buyers in a year's time.
Matt Scannell signed with the Blue Jays on Friday, according to Sportsnet's Zach Worden. Scannell just completed his final college season, which he played with Wake Forest and put up a .978 OPS.
The first game of the series certainly did not go well for the Tigers. Things seemed to be promising after Jamai Jones hit a home run in the opening frame on Thursday night. However, that was the only time the home side had the lead. The Blue Jays took over in the sixth inning, using a five-run frame to turn the tide in their favor.
The Toronto Blue Jays need to add a starting pitcher in the coming days. Could they be in the market for Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcántara?