TORONTO — The Detroit Tigers scored three runs in Thursday's series opener against the Toronto Blue Jays.
One of those runs came in the eighth inning, after the Tigers started the frame with the bases loaded and no outs. Producing one run in that situation wasn't enough to beat the American League East's second-place team.
The Tigers lost, 5-3, in the first of four games at Rogers Centre in Toronto. The offense totaled four hits, three walks and six strikeouts, while finishing 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position.
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The Tigers (40-60) were haunted by Blue Jays third baseman Matt Chapman, who finished 2-for-3 with three RBIs.