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Twins Rally in Ninth to Beat Blue Jays 7-5 on Gasper, Wallner Homers

Jeff Hoffman's seventh blown save tightened Toronto's AL East lead to four games.

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Aug 26, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Jeff Hoffman (23) watches Minnesota Twins catcher Mickey Gasper (11) round the bases after hitting a solo home run in the ninth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jeff Hoffman (left) reacts on the mound after giving up a three-run home run to Minnesota Twins' Matt Wallner (back right) during ninth inning MLB baseball action in Toronto on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.

Overview

  • Rookie Mickey Gasper led off the ninth with his first major-league home run to tie the game.
  • Matt Wallner followed later in the inning with a three-run shot, his 20th of the season, to put Minnesota ahead.
  • Jeff Hoffman took the loss after allowing both ninth-inning homers and four runs while retiring two of seven batters.
  • George Springer went 4-for-5 with two solo homers as Toronto's 4-0 lead through five innings slipped away.
  • Michael Tonkin earned the win and Justin Topa notched the save, with Blue Jays left-hander Eric Lauer slated to start the series finale on Wednesday.