TORONTO (WKZO-AM/FM) – Detroit doubled up Toronto 4-2 in the second game of a four-game series at Rogers Centre.
Harold Castro’s two-run single in the 5th gave the Tigers the lead for good, while Willi Castro added to the lead in the 6th with his fourth homer of the season.
The bullpen provided 5-1/3 innings of 1-hit shutout ball, with Will Vest getting the win and Gregory Soto picking up his 19th save.
Last night’s starter for Detroit, Bryan Garcia, was sent down to Triple-A Toledo as pitcher Derek Law joined the parent club from the taxi squad.
This afternoon’s pitching matchup features Drew Hutchison against the Blue Jays’ Ross Stripling.
After a strong completion to his rehab assignment this past week, Matt Manning will rejoin the Tigers next week in Minneapolis.