Overview

• Toronto trailed 3–0 after two innings before Barger’s two-run shot in the fourth cut the deficit and Bichette’s two-run single in the fifth gave the Blue Jays the lead.
• Twins starter Bailey Ober retired the first eight batters but allowed five runs and five hits over seven innings to take the loss.
• Toronto’s bullpen combined to keep Minnesota scoreless through the sixth and seventh innings, with Jeff Hoffman securing his 14th save in the ninth.
• The victory marked the Blue Jays’ fifth straight win and improved their overall record to 33–29, bolstering an 8–2 mark over the past 10 games.
• Kevin Gausman is slated to start Saturday’s game for Toronto against Twins right-hander Chris Paddack as the series continues at Target Field.