Hernandez lifts Blue Jays over Tigers 5-3

Teoscar Hernandez's three-run homer lifted the Toronto Blue Jays over the Detroit Tigers 5-3 on Saturday.

TORONTO – Teoscar Hernandez’s three-run homer lifted the Toronto Blue Jays over the Detroit Tigers 5-3 on Saturday.

Bo Bichette had the 200th RBI of his career for Toronto (56-45) and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. also drove in a run.

Ross Stripling allowed five hits for two runs, striking out five over 4 1/3 innings.

Adam Cimber, Trevor Richards (3-0), Yimi Garcia and Jordan Romano came out of the Blue Jays, with Romano earning his 23rd save of the season.

Riley Greene had an RBI double for Detroit (41-61), with Jonathan Schoop and Kody Clemens also bringing home runners.

Drew Hutchison allowed just two hits and three walks for one run over five innings with three strikeouts. Reliever Derek Law (0-1) took the loss after giving up four runs. Angel De Jesus, Jose Cisnero didn’t give up any runs in their appearances.

Hutchison, who played for Toronto in 2012, 2014 and 2015, has the best winning percentage at Rogers Centre among pitchers with at least 20 starts there. He earned a no decision on Saturday, maintaining his .750 win percentage (21-7), better than Blue Jays Hall of Famer Roy Halladay’s .712 (84-34), among others.

Gurriel put the Blue Jays on the board early with a single to right field scoring Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the first inning. Guerrero had gotten himself into scoring position by stealing second. It was the big first baseman’s second stolen base on three attempts this season.