
The Detroit Tigers came back from the All-Star break and laid an egg on Friday night, losing 7-2 to the Toronto Blue Jays. Steve Pearce had three hits, including a home run, for Toronto. Justin Verlander pitched into the sixth, allowing just two earned runs on 3 hits, but took the loss for the Tigers. Andrew Romine hit a Detroit home run. Game two of a three game series is set for Saturday at Comerica Park.