Blue Jays Top Tigers 11-4 Gain AL Lead

The Toronto Blue Jays decisively defeated the Detroit Tigers 11-4 in a key matchup of division leaders, extending their winning momentum in the American League. The Blue Jays, now 61-42 on the season, have surged to the top of the AL East, bolstered by a strong July performance with a 15-4 record, while the Tigers have struggled, losing 10 of their last 11 games. Highlights included back-to-back home runs by Ernie Clement and Joey Loperfido in the fifth inning and a pivotal game-tying double by Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the sixth, which ignited a five-run inning for Toronto. Starting pitcher Eric Lauer delivered a solid performance for Toronto, allowing only one run over eight innings, while Detroit's Reese Olson faltered in the sixth inning, conceding five runs. Toronto's dominance has been marked by multiple franchise records at home, including an 11-game winning streak, and they now hold a 4.5-game lead over the New York Yankees in the division. The Blue Jays’ consistent success contrasts sharply with the Tigers’ recent downturn, positioning Toronto as the AL's best team alongside the Milwaukee Brewers, who lead baseball with an even stronger winning streak.