Overview

• Toronto opened with a four-run first inning highlighted by Alejandro Kirk’s two-run homer after RBI hits by Bo Bichette and Daulton Varsho’s sacrifice fly.
• Max Scherzer worked six innings for the win, allowing four runs with five strikeouts as he continued his long run of success against Minnesota.
• Nathan Lukes ripped a two-out, bases-loaded double in the sixth and Guerrero followed with a two-run single to rebuild a comfortable lead.
• Twins starter Joe Ryan was tagged for six runs over five innings, while Matt Wallner provided most of Minnesota’s offense with two home runs and three RBIs.
• The game drew another sellout at Rogers Centre as Toronto bolstered one of MLB’s best home marks and Minnesota dropped a third straight to fall to 59-72.