Blue Jays vs Tigers: Starting Lineup - Game Two Preview

Blue Jays veteran Jose Berrios is on the bump versus Tigers starter Keider Montero. First pitch is at 7:10 PM ET on Sportsnet, TVA Sports and the FandDual Sports Network Detroit.

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.

After an 11-4 win over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday and a 5-2 loss by the Houston Astros against the Athletics, the Blue Jays took sole possession of first place in the AL with their 61-42 record.

Meanwhile, Thursday's victory not only propelled Toronto into the AL's top spot, but it also marked the team's 17th win in its last 21 outings, sixth in its last seven and improved the Blue Jays to an MLB-best 15-4 in July.

They've led the majors in runs per game (6.05), OBP (.359), OPS (.835) and strikeout percentage (15.7) throughout the month, per Sportsnet stats.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is hitting .292 with 22 doubles, 13 home runs and 61 walks.

George Springer has shown his power as he paces his team with 17 home runs.

Bo Bichette paces the Blue Jays with 59 runs batted in.

Alejandro Kirk's .304 batting average paces his team.

Gleyber Torres leads Detroit with a .283 batting average. He's also hit nine homers and has 45 RBI.

Spencer Torkelson is batting .239 with an OBP of .339 and a slugging percentage of .487 this season.

Riley Greene leads the club in homers (25) and runs batted in (79) this season.

Zach McKinstry has collected 84 hits this season and has an OBP of .353. He's slugging .450 on the year.

Tigers: Kerry Carpenter: 10 Day IL (Hamstring), Sawyer Gipson-Long: 15 Day IL (Neck), Alex Lange: 60 Day IL (Lat), Ty Madden: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Jose Urquidy: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Sean Guenther: 60 Day IL (Hip), Jackson Jobe: 60 Day IL (Flexor), Alex Cobb: 60 Day IL (Hip), Jason Foley: 60 Day IL (Shoulder)

Blue Jays: Daulton Varsho: 10 Day IL (Hamstring), Andrés Giménez: 10 Day IL (Ankle), Yimi Garcia: 15 Day IL (Ankle), Nick Sandlin: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Bowden Francis: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Paxton Schultz: 15 Day IL (Middle finger), Ryan Burr: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Alek Manoah: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Anthony Santander: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Angel Bastardo: 60 Day IL (Elbow)