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Tigers Edge Blue Jays on Spencer Torkelson's Late Hit
Spencer Torkelson delivered the winning hit after Toronto intentionally walked Zach McKinstry, and Detroit ended a three-game skid.
- Spencer Torkelson hit a game-winning RBI single in the ninth inning on Friday, May 15, 2026, lifting the Detroit Tigers past the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 at Comerica Park.
- Detroit rallied from an early two-run deficit after starter Ty Madden exited in the third inning following a line drive to his forearm; the bullpen responded with seven consecutive scoreless innings.
- Riley Greene tied the game in the sixth inning with an RBI double, extending his hitting streak to 10 games, while Kevin McGonigle used aggressive baserunning to score Detroit's first run in the third.
- Blue Jays reliever Jeff Hoffman intentionally walked Zach McKinstry to face Torkelson, but the Tigers first baseman delivered an opposite-field hit; reliever Drew Anderson kept the game tied until Kenley Jansen secured the win.
- The teams continue their three-game series at Comerica Park on Saturday, when Detroit will activate RHP Casey Mize from the 15-day injured list with a 2-2 record and 2.90 ERA.
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