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

A year ago, these were the bad days. Granted, there’s nothing good about trudging through an ugly, humid 11-4 loss that asked far too much of the bullpen -- particularly after a scary moment in the ni

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.

Addison Barger grounded out to first on the next pitch, and the threat was extinguished.

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.

BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Blue Jays aim to keep a four-game win streak intact when they take on the Detroit Tigers. Detroit has a 60-46 record overall and a 32-21 record in home games. The Tigers have the seventh-ranked team batting average in the AL at .247.

Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman put on a vintage performance on Saturday to outdoes Tarik Skubal and the Tigers.