When the Tigers beat the Blue Jays last night, they not only snapped a nine game losing streak, they also broke a string of 7 straight losses to Toronto. Maroth pitched well, giving up 2 runs in 7 innings, and this time he had something to show for it. With the exception of a bloop induced jam in the 7th, it was the only time Maroth ran into trouble. Chris Mears came on and pitched 2 scoreless innings, with some nice defense from Pena and Torres.

Offensively, the Tigers dropped 3 bunts for hits, and Ramon Santiago reached base 3 times (twice on HBP’s). The difference was the Tigers got hits with men on. Morris doubled in a run, Munson had a pinch hit single with the bases loaded, and AJ Hinch hit a two run homer.

For the second game in a row the Tigers went with Sanchez in center, and Torres in right. While Torres isn’t great defensively, he can get to more balls than Sanchez can. I’m just not sure why Sanchez continues to play center. Regardless, the Tigers got number 19. Let’s just hope that 20 comes soon.