The Toronto Blue Jays staged a thrilling comeback with a three-run eighth inning to secure a 9-8 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night. Addison Barger played a crucial role, delivering a two-run double that shifted the game in Toronto’s favor.
Barger’s powerful hit into the right-centre field gap drove in Alejandro Kirk to tie the game and George Springer for the go-ahead run. Seranthony Dominguez sealed the win with a strong performance in the eighth inning, while Jeff Hoffman secured his 29th save in the ninth, closing out the game for the Blue Jays.
Both teams showcased their offensive power with a total of eight home runs, all of which were solo shots. Davis Schneider, Andres Gimenez, and Ty France contributed homers for Toronto, while Byron Buxton, Luke Keaschall, and Brooks Lee delivered for the Twins.
Despite a tight battle, Toronto’s Eric Lauer and Minnesota’s Simeon Woods Richardson faced challenges on the mound, allowing multiple earned runs and hits during the game.
With this victory, the Blue Jays maintained their lead in the American League East Division standings over the Boston Red Sox. Noteworthy moments included Daulton Varsho’s stellar defensive plays in the outfield, electrifying the crowd with key catches against the wall.
Toronto’s strong performance at home was highlighted, boasting the best home record in the AL at 44-22. Looking ahead, the Blue Jays will face off against the Milwaukee Brewers in their upcoming series, with Shane Bieber set to start for Toronto.