Bo Levi Mitchell threw three touchdown passes to lead the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to a 24-17 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Thursday night.
Mitchell connected with Kiondre Smith for a touchdown in the first half, setting the tone for the Tiger-Cats' offense. The veteran quarterback finished with 289 passing yards, completing 22 of 31 attempts.
The Tiger-Cats' defense also stepped up, holding the Blue Bombers to just 17 points and forcing two turnovers. Winnipeg's offense struggled to find consistency against Hamilton's defensive pressure.
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With the win, Hamilton improves to 2-1 on the season, while Winnipeg falls to 1-2. The Tiger-Cats will look to build on this momentum in their next game against the Toronto Argonauts.
