Ernie Clement and Joey Loperfido hit back-to back hit home runs in the fifth inning to help the surging Toronto Blue Jays rout the slumping Detroit Tigers 11-4 in a matchup of first-place teams going in opposite directions.

In the midst of what’s already been an outstanding month for the Toronto Blue Jays, the ball club has officially climbed its way atop the American League standings.

DETROIT -- After a day off, Riley Greene is back in the lineup as the Detroit Tigers open a four-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday night. The Tigers (60-43), first place in the AL Central, and Blue Jays (60-42), first place in the AL East, meet at 6:40 p.m. at Comerica Park.