Tarik Skubal threw 6 scoreless innings (helped by a Matt Vierling web gem) but Tigers hitters mustered two hits in a 6-1 loss.

The Toronto Blue Jays lost to the Detroit Tigers 10-4 on Sunday afternoon, failing to complete a sweep of the reeling American League Central leaders. Despite t

Despite Skubal tossing six scoreless innings, the Blue Jays got to the Tigers’ bullpen, scoring six runs in the final two innings, including a four-run ninth that featured three home runs by the visitors, leading to another 6-1 defeat.

Despite the loss, Scherzer still delivered seven quality innings and struck out eleven batters. Manager John Schneider added via Keegan Matheson, “The Thumb-O-Meter is good right now,” referencing the injury that cost Scherzer most of the first half. Scherzer also acknowledged that his pitch count reaching 96 was a good sign.

Addison Barger grounded out to first on the next pitch, and the threat was extinguished.

DETROIT -- Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk was injured after taking a foul ball off his mask in the second inning of Saturday’s game against the Detroit Tigers. Kirk was placed on the seven-day concussion injured list on Sunday.

Gleyber Torres hit a three-run homer off ex-Tiger Max Scherzer and the Tigers beat the Blue Jays, 10-4, to snap a 6-game skid.