DUNEDIN, FL (WKZO AM/FM) – The Detroit Tigers were clipped by the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 yesterday in Grapefruit League play.
Grayson Greiner hit a solo home run and starter Julio Teheran surrendered one run on one hit while striking out three in two innings.
Detroit hosts the New York Yankees at Joker Marchant Stadium this afternoon.
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch has announced Matthew Boyd will get the Opening Day start against the Cleveland Indians on April 1 at Comerica Park. This is the second consecutive season Boyd will take the mound in Detroit’s opener.
So far this spring, the lefty has allowed three runs while striking out three in 13 innings of work.