Blue Jays crush Tigers 11-4 on July 25, 2025, as Vladimir Guerrero Jr. & Bo Bichette's back-to-back homers fuel a huge 6th inning. Recap the win!
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
It was a tight contest for five innings in Detroit, and then the Toronto Blue Jays decided they'd had enough. A spectacular five-run explosion in the sixth inning blew the game wide open, powering the Jays to a dominant 11-4 victory over the Tigers. The win pushes Toronto's record to an impressive 61-42 and pads their AL East lead to a comfortable 4.5 games.
Five runs, two homers, one inning. That's how you put a game away on the road.
For a moment, it felt like another tense, grind-it-out affair at Comerica Park. But the top of the sixth inning changed everything. The Blue Jays' bats, dormant for much of the early game, roared to life in a way that has defined their first-place season. It was a textbook display of offensive firepower, starting with a rally and culminating in back-to-back displays of power. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. launched a three-run shot that broke the game's back, and Bo Bichette followed up with a solo homer of his own. Before the Tigers could even record an out in the inning, a 1-1 tie had become a commanding 6-1 Toronto lead, completely silencing the home crowd.
While the sixth inning stole the show, the victory was a full team effort. Kevin Gausman was his usual steady self on the mound, battling through 6.2 innings to earn his win. He scattered seven hits and struck out eight, giving his offense the chance to break through. Beyond the home run heroes, George Springer was a key contributor, lacing a two-run double and collecting two hits to set the table. The bullpen was solid, allowing just one run over the final 2.1 innings to seal the deal. It was a complete performance that showcased the team's depth and resilience.
Another day, another win, and another tick up in the standings. The Blue Jays now sit 4.5 games clear of the New York Yankees, a significant cushion as the season enters its final two months. This kind of consistent dominance is exactly what fans have been waiting for. Interestingly, the trade front remains quiet, with no roster moves since earlier in the week. With the team performing this well, the front office may feel less pressure to make a splashy move, instead opting to trust the powerful core that's built this division lead.
With two straight wins and the offense firing on all cylinders, the Blue Jays look to clinch the series against the Tigers tomorrow. Every victory now is a statement, putting more pressure on the chasing pack in the AL East. As the calendar flips closer to August, this is the kind of dominant, confident baseball that builds a division champion.
