DETROIT (Michigan News Source) – In his return from the injured list, Detroit’s Alex Faedo gave up seven earned runs in 3.2 innings to Toronto in a 12-2 loss. With the game tied at one after three innings, Toronto scored six runs in the fourth inning to take over the game.

“I thought there were a lot of pros and cons. I thought the first three innings went good, but then the fourth inning happened. I have to be able to contain the damage when I get into an inning like that,” said Faedo.

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Faedo retired the first eight batters in the game before giving up back-to-back hits in the third inning allowing one run. A line out ended the inning. Spencer Torkelson tied the game in the bottom of the inning for Detroit with a single to centerfield.

The fourth inning started off with a walk, single, and a second walk to load the bases. A single by Toronto put them ahead, 2-1, and unleashed a six-run inning for a 7-1 lead. Matt Vierling gave Detroit their other run in the eighth inning to trail, 7-2. Toronto scored five more runs in the ninth making it 12-2.

Vierling went 3-of-4 with one RBI as Torkelson recorded the other RBI.

The second game of the series will take place on Saturday at 1:10 p.m.