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

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.

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.

Blue Jays starter Max Scherzer says one pitch from his Sunday start against the Tigers is going to keep him up at night.