On Sunday, Detroit’s Akil Baddoo jumped Berríos’ first pitch of the game, pulling an outside fastball bouncing into left field for an early hit.
He finished with seven innings pitched and no earned runs, crediting a simplification of his windup and the execution of pitches.
Even Berríos’ unearned run against came on an executed pitch — a buried changeup that Detroit shortstop Harold Castro climbed down to shoot into right field.
Berríos completed seven frames — his most as a Blue Jay — leaning on his fastballs while mixing four pitches to freeze Detroit batters.
Like Manoah Saturday, Berríos’ effort received just enough help from the Blue Jays offense.
Toronto continued to struggle cashing runs Sunday, going 0-for-ten with runners in scoring position and scoring on two solo shots.
He walked off the mound after the seventh, greeted by hugs, high fives, and outstretched fists in the Toronto dugout.