Tigers' Bats Roar in 7-3 Victory Over Blue Jays
What a game, Tigers fans!
Our boys came out on top against the Blue Jays with a commanding 7-3 victory. Here’s a breakdown of the highlights!Slow Start, But Strong Finish
The game started off with both teams unable to get on the scoreboard through the first four innings. Things were looking tight until the 5th inning arrived. Ryan Vilade got the ball rolling with a single, followed by Andy Ibáñez doubling to left and capitalizing on an error by Daulton Varsho, allowing Vilade to score.
Masterclass in Offense in the 6th
The 6th inning was where we truly shined! Matt Vierling singled and advanced on a wild pitch. With bases loaded, Jake Rogers blasted a 391-foot home run to left, bringing in Vierling, Mark Canha, and Wenceel Pérez. Grand slam time!!
Then, Javier Báez and Gio Urshela kept the momentum with singles, and another hit from Ibáñez brought Báez home. Tigers scored 6 runs in this inning, taking a 7-0 lead! Defense Holds Strong
While the Blue Jays managed to put three runs on the board in the bottom of the 6th, including a two-run homer from Vladimir Guerrero Jr., our pitchers held it together. Special mention to Faedo, Maeda, and Holton for keeping Toronto's offense at bay for most of the game.Closing it Out
The last few innings saw our bullpen doing a stellar job. Tyler Holton and Keith Miller shut down any hopes the Blue Jays had for a comeback. A big shoutout to our defense for making crucial plays and ensuring that we kept our lead intact.We took home a well-deserved win, putting on an offensive clinic and showcasing solid pitching throughout. Let's ride this momentum and keep cheering our Tigers on to more victories!
Until next game, stay loyal and loud!
Scoreboard for Tigers @ Blue Jays (July 20th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 0 |