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Detroit Tigers prospect Parker Meadows hits 5th home run in 4-1 win over Toronto Blue Jays

DUNEDIN, Fla. — The Detroit Tigers beat the Toronto Blue Jays, 4-1, on Saturday at TD Ballpark.

The Tigers are 13-16 in Grapefruit League play.

What happened

Facing right-hander Sem Robberse, the Tigers scored four runs on two hits in the third inning. The first two batters, Ryan Kreidler and Zack Short, reached base safely on a throwing error and hit-by-pitch, respectively.

Catcher Jake Rogers, who has impressed both at and behind the plate, cranked a fastball down the middle of the strike zone and produced a double with a 107.4 mph exit velocity.