Guerrero’s homer backs Gausman’s strong outing in Blue Jays’ win over Tigers
The Toronto Blue Jays secured a 4-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers, highlighted by Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s solo home run and Kevin Gausman's strong pitching performance. Gausman pitched six shutout innings, allowing only four hits and striking out five. The win marked the Blue Jays' second series victory on the road this season, while the Tigers continued to struggle, losing 10 of their last 12 games.
- ▪Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a solo home run and scored twice in the game.
- ▪Kevin Gausman pitched six shutout innings, limiting the Tigers to four hits.
- ▪The Blue Jays took two of three games over the weekend, marking their second road series victory this season.
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Open this photo in gallery:Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. celebrates as he runs the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Detroit Tigers in the first inning on Sunday in Detroit.Lon Horwedel/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountVladimir Guerrero Jr. homered and scored twice, Kevin Gausman pitched six shutout innings and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 4-1 on Sunday.Guerrero’s homer was just his third this season and 10th extra-base hit in 46 games.Gausman (3-3) limited the Tigers to four hits without a walk and struck out five.
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