Jack Flaherty delivered six shutout innings, Gleyber Torres hit a three-run homer, and the Tigers poured out their frustrations in a seven-run eighth inning en route to a 10-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday afternoon at Comerica Park.

Despite the loss, Scherzer still delivered seven quality innings and struck out eleven batters. Manager John Schneider added via Keegan Matheson, “The Thumb-O-Meter is good right now,” referencing the injury that cost Scherzer most of the first half. Scherzer also acknowledged that his pitch count reaching 96 was a good sign.

Max Scherzer had one of his best outings of the season Sunday against the Detroit Tigers, racking up 11 strikeouts in 7.0 innings before the Toronto Blue Jays' bullpen fell apart.

DETROIT -- Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk was injured after taking a foul ball off his mask in the second inning of Saturday’s game against the Detroit Tigers. Kirk was placed on the seven-day concussion injured list on Sunday.

The Toronto Blue Jays have sole possession of the AL’s first seed, and it’s partially because of catcher Alejandro Kirk’s breakout campaign. The 26-year-old is slashing .304/.361/.413 with seven homers and 47 RBI over 88 games.

The Toronto Blue Jays have placed All-Star catcher Alejandro Kirk on the seven-day injured list with a concussion.