On Sunday, July 27, 2025, the Detroit Tigers finally found their groove—ending a six-game losing streak with a commanding 10–4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays at Comerica Park. The victory brought relief to fans after a stretch in which Detroit had dropped 12 of 13 games while the Blue Jays surged to an 8–2 post–All‑Star break record CBS News+15TSN+15YouTube+15.
Jack Flaherty Delivers Spark on the Mound
The turning point began on the mound with Jack Flaherty (6–10), who stymied Toronto’s offense over six scoreless innings, allowing just five hits, striking out seven, and walking one Reuters+7TSN+7CBSSports.com+7. This outing snapped his personal seven-start winless streak and represented back-to-back competent performances from Tiger starters—followed a day later than Tarik Skubal’s own strong outing MLB.com.
Even with Max Scherzer opposing in a season-high 11-strikeout outing, including no walks on his 41st birthday, it was Flaherty’s steady presence that tilted the game in Detroit’s favor. Scherzer gave up three runs in seven innings but paid the price for the early Tigers offense ESPN.com+15TSN+15Bless You Boys+15.
Gleyber Torres Lights It Up
Detroit’s bats came alive early—Gleyber Torres crushed a solo three‑run homer in the third inning after Dillon Dingler singled and Parker Meadows doubled to set the table CBSSports.com+4MLB.com+4ESPN.com+4. The blow not only gave the Tigers their first lead since early July but also cleared the way for momentum to build.
Torres finished with four RBIs, powering the Tigers’ offensive outburst. Dillon Dingler contributed two hits and two RBIs, while Meadows also chipped in with two hits and two runs scored Reuters+1Reuters+1. Manager A.J. Hinch highlighted how the big hit from Torres snapped their recent offensive malaise: it was “what we’ve been missing” CBSSports.com+15MLB.com+15Pinstripe Alley+15.
A Crushing Eighth: Tigers Break It Open
With the game still within reach, Detroit erupted in the eighth inning—scoring seven runs, including six with two outs. Pressure relievers Chad Green and Justin Bruihl couldn’t contain the surge as hits flowed from Javier Báez, Matt Vierling, Riley Greene, Spencer Torkelson, Dingler, and others TSN+4Reuters+4CBSSports.com+4.
It was Tigers’ first double-digit run game since July 2 and their first home win since July 8 MLB.com. The rally emphatically ended any threat of a Blue Jays sweep, marking the first time in franchise history Detroit avoided a four-game sweep at home against Toronto TSN+1ESPN.com+1.
Toronto’s Late Rally Falls Short
Late in the game, Toronto stringed together some offense in the ninth inning, scoring four runs against Tiger reliever Luke Jackson, who was making his Detroit debut. However, the lead was too large to overcome, and Detroit held firm for the win ESPN.com+2TSN+2CBSSports.com+2.
Despite the loss, Bo Bichette had a noteworthy individual performance, finishing with five hits and two RBIs—stretching his on-base streak to 19 games Reuters+3TSN+3ESPN.com+3.
What This Win Means
This win served as a crucial reset. Detroit had entered the day mired in a six-game losing streak, scoring just 33 runs over 13 games in that stretch—an average of 2.5 runs per contest Bless You Boys+15CBS News+15Bless You Boys+15. The emotional weight of a home series sweep was lifted, and with it, some pressure off the team.
The Tigers move to 61–46, still leading the AL Central and now hosting the Arizona Diamondbacks for a three-game set next. Meanwhile, Toronto’s hot surge cooled to 63–44, and they head to Baltimore next **ESPN.com+1CBSSports.com+1**.
Key Performers
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Jack Flaherty: Six shutout innings, seven strikeouts—ended the Tigers' starter struggles ESPN.com+6TSN+6Bless You Boys+6.
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Gleyber Torres: Three-run homer in the third, four RBIs total—restored the Tigers’ offensive spark ESPN.com+5MLB.com+5Reuters+5.
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Dillon Dingler, Parker Meadows: Each with two-hit games and two RBIs or runs—key contributions in crucial moments Wikipedia+7Reuters+7CBSSports.com+7.
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Bullpen: Jackson’s debut featured a rough ninth, but the deficit was insurmountable at that point.
Looking Ahead
Detroit heads into the midweek series feeling refreshed. The Tigers aim to build on Sunday’s momentum and improve consistency, especially with rising stars like Tarik Skubal, who earned the AL Triple Crown and a Cy Young Award in 2024, set to return to form soon Wikipedia.
For Toronto, it’s a rare stumble in what’s been one of MLB’s best second-half resumes. The loss ends a potential sweep and raises questions about bullpen depth—but they remain firmly atop the AL East standings.
Final Thought
Sunday’s 10–4 win was exactly what Detroit needed—a statement that the Tigers still have fight. With timely hitting, steady starting pitching, and an emphatic rally in the eighth, they shook off the slump and looked like contenders once again. For fans and the team alike, it’s back to the drawing board with renewed confidence.
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