Hamilton Tiger-Cats stumbles again in second half, loses big to Argos – Hamilton
Jamal Peters made three interceptions and returned one for a 67-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter as the Toronto Argonauts put the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to flight 37-20 at BMO Field Friday night.
Peters also scored picks in the first and third quarters, as Toronto (5-5) scored 20 points on six Hamilton (3-8) turnovers, three of which came in the second half.
Ticats QB Dane Evans made his first start since sustaining a shoulder injury against the Argos on Aug. 6, completing just 19 of 30 passes for 244 yards and three interceptions.
Hamilton had a 19-13 lead midway through the third quarter thanks to the dynamic play of backup quarterback Matthew Shiltz.
Shiltz went 13-for-15 for 144 yards and one touchdown before sustaining an apparent right hand injury when fired by Toronto defensive lineman Shane Ray.
For Toronto, quarterback McLeod Bethel Thompson threw 258 yards on 19 of 32 passes, while former Ticats receiver Brandon Banks made three catches for a team-high 67 yards.
Hamilton receiver Papi White returned from the injured list, bringing in seven passes for 81 yards, while teammate Tim White recorded a game-high eight receptions for 105 yards.
The Tiger-Cats will host the Argonauts for the fourth and final time this regular season in the annual Labor Day Classic at Tim Hortons Field on September 5.
