US EditionBrandon Valenzuela Powers Big Inning as Blue Jays Dump Twins
- Rookie catcher Brandon Valenzuela hit his first MLB home run on Friday, April 10, 2026—a two-run drive capping a five-run fourth inning—as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Minnesota Twins 10-4 at Rogers Centre.
- The Blue Jays, riding a six-game losing streak, rallied after falling behind 4-0 early. Minnesota starter Simeon Woods Richardson lasted four innings; manager Derek Shelton noted Richardson was 'throwing up pregame' due to illness.
- Toronto's relievers Tommy Nance, Joe Mantiply, Louis Varland, and Braydon Fisher combined for five shutout innings, surrendering only one hit before 40,721 spectators at Rogers Centre.
- The win snapped Minnesota's four-game winning streak, providing crucial momentum for Toronto after six consecutive losses and boosting confidence in the young catcher's ability to anchor the injury-depleted roster.
- Veteran right-hander Max Scherzer is scheduled to start Sunday's series finale against the Twins. Toronto aims to carry offensive momentum forward while Minnesota seeks to level the three-game series.
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Twins score seven in 3rd, top Jays
TORONTO — Trevor Larnach hit a three-run homer, Joe Ryan pitched seven effective innings, and the visiting Minnesota Twins defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 7-4 on Saturday afternoon. Ryan (2-1) allowed two runs, two hits and one walk while striking out five in seven innings. Brooks Lee added a solo home run and a single to help the Twins gain a split of the opening two games of the three-game series. Daulton Varsho and Jesus Sanchez each hit two-r…
Twins tally seven times in third, even series with Blue Jays
Trevor Larnach hit a three-run homer, Joe Ryan pitched seven effective innings and the visiting Minnesota Twins defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 7-4 on Saturday afternoon.Ryan (2-1) allowed two runs, two hits and one walk while striking out five in seven innings.Brooks Lee added a solo home run and a single to help the Twins gain a split of the opening two games of the three-game series.Daulton Varsho and Jesus Sanchez each hit two-run homers for …
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Blue Jays play the Twins leading series 1-0
The Toronto Blue Jays lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Minnesota Twins.
Blue Jays play the Twins leading series 1-0 - The Morning Sun
Minnesota Twins (7-7, second in the AL Central) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (6-7, fourth in the AL East)Toronto; Saturday, 3:07 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Twins: Joe Ryan (1-1, 4.40 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 17 strikeouts); Blue Jays: Eric Lauer (1-1, 4.91 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, nine strikeouts)BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Blue Jays -110, Twins -109; over/under is 8 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Blue Jays face the Minnesota Twins with a 1-0 series lead.Toronto has gone 6-4…
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