Pair of 2-run HRs lift Tigers past Blue Jays

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Mark Canha and Wenceel Perez hit two-run home runs and the visiting Detroit Tigers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 Friday night in the opener of a three-game series.

The Tigers, who have won three in a row, opened a seven-game road trip with the win.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer hit two-run home runs for the Blue Jays, who began a nine-game homestand.