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Matt Chapman has two home runs as Blue Jays fend off Tigers 5-3

TORONTO — Matt Chapman had a two-run homer and added a solo shot as the Toronto Blue Jays held on for a 5-3 win over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday.

Alejandro Kirk had an RBI single and added a double, going 2-for-3 for Toronto (55-44). Danny Jansen added a run with a sacrifice fly.

Yusei Kikuchi (4-5) struck out five, holding the Tigers to two hits, a walk, and one run over five innings.

It was Kikuchi's first start since July 5 after a stint on the Blue Jays' 15-day injured list with a neck strain.