Blue Jays lose 6-5 to Tigers as playoff hopes narrow

The Toronto Blue Jays fell to the Detroit Tigers 6-5 at Rogers Centre on September 14. Despite taking a 2-0 lead early in the game, the Blue Jays struggled with runners in scoring position, finishing 2-for-11. Jose Soriano allowed four runs in the seventh inning after carrying a no-hitter into that frame. Kazuma Okamoto's three-run homer gave Toronto a brief 5-4 lead before the Tigers scored twice in the ninth, including the deciding run on an error. The Blue Jays now hold a 75-76 record and remain one game behind the Cleveland Guardians for the final American League Wild Card spot. Game 2 of the series is scheduled to begin at 7:07 p.m. EDT on September 15.

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