LAKELAND, Fla. — The Detroit Tigers lost to the Toronto Blue Jays, 18-5, on Saturday at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium.
The Tigers dropped to 5-4 in Grapefruit League play.
What happened
Three pitchers were responsible for allowing 13 runs in the fourth inning.
Right-hander Will Vest was charged with six runs, while left-hander Jake Higginbotham was charged with six runs (five earned). Neither reliever recorded an out. Righty Angel De Jesus picked up all three outs but surrendered an unearned run.
The Tigers' defense didn't help. Three players — De Jesus (fielding), catcher Donny Sands (throwing) and first baseman Andre Lipcius (dropped foul) — were charged with errors in the fourth.