The Detroit Tigers were the first to hit many milestones this season. They were the first to win 30 games, then 40, then 50 and most recently 60. But the Tigers

We start writing these game recaps before the game is over — obviously, we want to get it out as soon as we can — and to try and change the Tigers’ fortunes, I have decided that today’s will be entirely in haiku form. Someone tried this a few years ago and I can’t remember if it worked or not, but I figured it was worth a shot.

Despite Skubal tossing six scoreless innings, the Blue Jays got to the Tigers’ bullpen, scoring six runs in the final two innings, including a four-run ninth that featured three home runs by the visitors, leading to another 6-1 defeat.

Tarik Skubal threw 6 scoreless innings (helped by a Matt Vierling web gem) but Tigers hitters mustered two hits in a 6-1 loss.

We can adapt and play through anything that happens.” That will have to the mantra for Tyler Heineman and the Blue Jays over the next week at least, after losing Alejandro Kirk to the 7-day IL prior to Sunday’s 10-4 loss to the Tigers.

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.

In the ninth, Bo Bichette broke a scoreless tie in the eighth inning with a two-run single. The Blue Jays added insurance in the ninth inning with three home runs. Nathan Lukes, George Springer, and Vladimir Guerrero all went deep. It was the 18th of the season for Springer.