Gausman strikes out 10 and Blue Jays hit 3 homers in 9

DETROIT (AP) — Kevin Gausman struck out a season-best 10 in six innings, Daulton Varsho hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh and the Toronto Blue Jays pulled away for a 9-1 victory over the skidding Detroit Tigers on Thursday night.

“I didn’t think I had the stuff to strike out 10 guys tonight, but I was able to command my pitches,” Gausman said. “We were 0-1 on just about every hitter, and when you do that, you become the aggressor.”

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Isiah Kiner-Falefa also went deep as the Blue Jays (23-26) won for the fourth time in five games. Bo Bichette had three hits.

“Our at-bats have been getting better,” manager John Schneider said. “I think the approach is shifting and we’re doing a better job of grinding through to the third time through.”

Detroit (23-27) has lost five straight.

“This team is working hard,” manager A.J. Hinch said. “Effort is a lot different than a win-loss record.”