Matt Vierling hits walkoff HR as Tigers outslug Blue Jays

Matt Vierling hit a game-winning three-run homer with two outs in the bottom of the ninth as the Detroit Tigers slugged past the visiting Toronto Blue Jays 14-11 on Sunday.Vierling’s game-winner came off Jordan Romano (2-1) and extended Detroit’s win streak to three games. Spencer Torkelson singled and Kerry Carpenter was intentionally walked to get to Vierling.Carson Kelly hit a three-run homer, while Torkelson also homered for the Tigers. Mark Canha had three hits, including a two-run single. Andy Ibanez and Javier Baez each drove in two runs.Mason Englert (1-0) got the victory in relief.Toronto’s Daulton Varsho hit a three-run homer to cap a five-run eighth. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had four hits and drove in a run for the Blue Jays. Cavan Biggio hit a two-run homer and Isiah Kiner-Falefa added a solo shot.Toronto starter Yusei Kikuchi gave up five runs and eight hits in three innings.Detroit starter Casey Mize lasted 4 1/3 innings, giving up three runs and eight hits..The Blue Jays left the bases loaded in the second. Detroit then took a 4-0 lead in the bottom of the inning.Torkelson led off with a double and advanced to third on Wenceel Perez’s single.Baez then ripped a double to left center, knocking in both runners. Jake Rogers hit a double to right center off the glove of center fielder Varsho. Baez, who tagged up, was held at third.One out later, Ibanez bounced a two-run single through the drawn-in infield.

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