Preview the July 26 matchup between the Detroit Tigers and Toronto Blue Jays with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

Addison Barger grounded out to first on the next pitch, and the threat was extinguished.

Bo Bichette’s two-run single broke a scoreless tie in the eighth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the slumping Detroit Tigers 6-1

The Tigers remain atop the American League Central, 7.5 games ahead of the Cleveland Guardians. The Blue Jays are five games up on the New York Yankees for first in the AL East.

BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Blue Jays aim to keep a four-game win streak intact when they take on the Detroit Tigers. Detroit has a 60-46 record overall and a 32-21 record in home games. The Tigers have the seventh-ranked team batting average in the AL at .247.

The Toronto Blue Jays have sole possession of the AL’s first seed, and it’s partially because of catcher Alejandro Kirk’s breakout campaign. The 26-year-old is slashing .304/.361/.413 with seven homers and 47 RBI over 88 games.

The American League looks wide-open, with the Tigers, Yankees, Astros and Blue Jays all currently listed at 10-to-1 or shorter to reach the World Series.

Blue Jays Facing Trade Decision After Injury News on Thursday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Toronto Blue Jays aren't just hot; they could rule over the AL soon. They're tied with the Houston Astros for the league's best record ahead of their clash with the Detroit Tigers on Thursday, who trail them by a half-game.