Tigers' Losing Streak Grows Amid Blue Jays' Surge

The Detroit Tigers have extended their losing streak to five games, now suffering 11 defeats in their last 12 contests after consecutive losses to the Toronto Blue Jays at Comerica Park. On Thursday, the Tigers fell 11-4 after a late-game collapse where Toronto scored ten runs from the sixth to eighth innings, with Blue Jays players Ernie Clement and Joey Loperfido delivering back-to-back home runs. On Friday, Detroit lost 6-2 as defensive errors by Riley Greene and Javier Báez proved costly. Tigers starter Reese Olson had pitched well until a disastrous sixth inning Thursday, while Spencer Torkelson and Jahmai Jones managed solo home runs in the series. The Tigers' division lead has shrunk significantly amid their ongoing offensive struggles. The Blue Jays, having won 20 of their last 25 games, have surged to the top of the AL East and taken control of the series.