The Tigers take two of three from the Jays but take a huge hit in the loss of Cabrera.

Fri 7/3: Tigers 8 – Blue Jays 6

Miguel Cabrera led off the bottom of the 4th with a single and took off with a pitch to Victor Martinez. The ball went foul, but Cabrera came up limping on his way to second. The bad news came shortly after the game: the Tigers will be without their MVP for at least 6 weeks.

led off the bottom of the 4th with a single and took off with a pitch to Victor Martinez. The ball went foul, but Cabrera came up limping on his way to second. The bad news came shortly after the game: the Tigers will be without their MVP for at least 6 weeks. As a consolation, the Tigers put up a five-spot on the Blue Jays in the rest of the inning, helped out by a couple errors from ex-Tigers Ezequiel Carrera. A Nick Castellanos single, Anthony Gose single, and Jose Iglesias sac fly all brought home runs to extend the lead to 6-0.

single, single, and sac fly all brought home runs to extend the lead to 6-0. Anibal Sanchez brought a no-hitter into the 8th inning, but finally conceded a hit after getting the first out. Sanchez and Alex Wilson combined to allow 6 runs, tightening the game to just 8-6.

Sat 7/4: Tigers 8 – Blue Jays 3

The Tigers struck early on Saturday, going up 4-0 in the 1st inning. Victor Martinez hit an RBI groundout, JD Martinez launched yet another homer, and James McCann brought another run home with a triple.

hit an RBI groundout, launched yet another homer, and brought another run home with a triple. In the 4th inning the Tigers threatened to increase the lead with men on the corners and no outs. However, Ian Kinsler struck out and Josh Wilson was out at home before Yoenis Cespedes drove home Anthony Gose for a 5-0 lead.

drove home for a 5-0 lead. The bases were loaded for the Tigers with just one out in the bottom of the 8th. Jose Iglesias then scored on a wild pitch and Kinsler hit a 2-run single to put the Tigers solidly up 8-1.

Sun 7/5: Blue Jays 10 – Tigers 5

Justin Verlander kept the Blue Jays relatively quiet until the 5th inning. Toronto put up 6 runs in a variety of ways, including a pair of home runs to go ahead 7-0.

kept the Blue Jays relatively quiet until the 5th inning. Toronto put up 6 runs in a variety of ways, including a pair of home runs to go ahead 7-0. The Tigers tried to rally back in the bottom of the 5th, putting men on first and third with one out. Ian Kinsler then hit a triple to the gap, scoring both runs and making it a 7-2 game.

then hit a triple to the gap, scoring both runs and making it a 7-2 game. Down 9-4 in the 8th inning, the Tigers tried to rally back with 2 outs. With JD Martinez on first, Nick Castellanos and James McCann singled to make it a 9-5 game, but that is as close as the Tigers would get.

Ian Kinsler found himself at the top of the batting order and performed quite well, going 4/10 in the series. He scored 4 runs and knocked in two while also hitting a solo homer.

found himself at the top of the batting order and performed quite well, going 4/10 in the series. He scored 4 runs and knocked in two while also hitting a solo homer. Yoenis Cespedes bumped up to the second spot and recorded 5 hits in the series. He also scored 2 runs and added an RBI against the Blue Jays.

bumped up to the second spot and recorded 5 hits in the series. He also scored 2 runs and added an RBI against the Blue Jays. More pressure will be placed on the recently healed Victor Martinez as Miguel Cabrera spends time on the DL. Victor went 5/14 over the weekend and scored a couple of runs while taking over the number 3 spot.

as Miguel Cabrera spends time on the DL. Victor went 5/14 over the weekend and scored a couple of runs while taking over the number 3 spot. JD Martinez continues his red-hot streak, hitting 2 more homers to raise his total to 23 on the season. He now has the second most dingers in the AL and has raised his batting average to .285.

continues his red-hot streak, hitting 2 more homers to raise his total to 23 on the season. He now has the second most dingers in the AL and has raised his batting average to .285. With Alex Avila back from injury, it looked like James McCann would see less action behind the plate. However, Bryan Holaday is back in AAA and Avila will spend some time at first, so McCann may continue to see extended action. He went 3/7 during the series.

Anibal Sanchez was dominant on Friday, coming within five outs of a no-hitter. He left the game after three straight singles, and was charged with 4 runs, but two of them scored as inherited runners.

was dominant on Friday, coming within five outs of a no-hitter. He left the game after three straight singles, and was charged with 4 runs, but two of them scored as inherited runners. In 7 IP, David Price scattered 8 hits while just allowing 1 run. He walked just one and struck out seven, looking strong throughout the game and keeping the Blue Jays offense under control.

scattered 8 hits while just allowing 1 run. He walked just one and struck out seven, looking strong throughout the game and keeping the Blue Jays offense under control. Jeff Ferrell made his debut on Saturday, and allowed 4 hits and 3 runs between 2 innings in 2 games. He will have more opportunities to pitch with Joba Chamberlain and Tom Gorzelanny no longer on the team.

made his debut on Saturday, and allowed 4 hits and 3 runs between 2 innings in 2 games. He will have more opportunities to pitch with Joba Chamberlain and Tom Gorzelanny no longer on the team. Justin Verlander was alright until the 5th inning, when the Toronto offense exploded for five runs. In 5 IP he allowed 7 hits and 7 runs and had a disappointing end to the day after a decent start.

was alright until the 5th inning, when the Toronto offense exploded for five runs. In 5 IP he allowed 7 hits and 7 runs and had a disappointing end to the day after a decent start. The major league debut for Drew VerHagen was not very smooth, as the rookie gave up 2 runs while walking four. VerHagen was replaced by Ian Krol after the game, but he may see more time with the Tigers later this season.

UP NEXT & EXPECTED STARTERS

The Tigers travel out west to face the Mariners for three games in Seattle.

Mon 7/6, 10:10 pm- Simon vs. Iwakuma

Tue 7/7, 10:10 pm- Ryan vs. Walker

Wed 7/8, 3:40 pm- Sanchez vs. Happ