The Blue Jays achieved a significant victory against the Tigers, scoring 11 runs despite a slow start. They broke through in the sixth inning with back-to-back homers, leading to a final score of 11-4. Luis Severino had an impressive outing for the Yankees against the Astros, allowing just four hits and striking out eight in seven innings. Meanwhile, Nick Kurtz from the A's made an impact offensively with two extra-base hits, raising his season OPS significantly, showcasing the talents of emerging players in the league.
In many ways, the 11-4 score doesn't even properly reflect the blowout nature of this game. Three of the Tigers' runs came in the ninth, when they trailed 11-1.
Olson had allowed only three baserunners through the first five frames, but the Jays hung five on him in the sixth with back-to-back homers from bottom-of-the-order hitters.
Luis Severino delivered an outstanding performance to beat the Astros, allowing just four hits in seven masterful innings against the AL West leaders.
Nick Kurtz spearheaded the action offensively with a pair of extra-base hits including one that drove in a run, raising his season OPS to .982.
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