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Spencer Torkelson hits 3-run homer as Tigers thump Blue Jays 10-1 to win 6th straight

DETROIT (AP) — Spencer Torkelson smashed a three-run homer, Drew Anderson struck out four and walked three over five shutout innings, while the Detroit Tigers secured their sixth straight victory by defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 10-1 on Tuesday night. Torkelson went 2 for 4 with a walk and three RBIs, and he drove in three runs, including his 24th home run off Michael Lorenzen.

Max Clark added two hits and two RBIs, and Kevin McGonigle contributed to Detroit's eight walks. The Blue Jays have lost six of their last nine games, falling two games behind Cleveland in the race for the American League's final wild card spot.

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