Blue Jays Extend Winning Streak to Five with 6-4 Win over Twins

Addison Barger hit a crucial two-run homer, and Bo Bichette contributed a go-ahead two-run single in the fifth inning as the Toronto Blue Jays rallied to defeat the Minnesota Twins 6-4 at Target Field, marking Toronto's fifth consecutive win. The Twins initially took a 3-0 lead with early contributions from Trevor Larnach, Kody Clemens, and Christian Vázquez, but the Blue Jays chipped away, with George Springer adding his ninth home run and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. scoring on Alejandro Kirk's single to extend the lead. Bailey Ober started strong for Minnesota, retiring the first eight batters, but ultimately allowed five runs in seven innings, while Eric Lauer earned the win with relief pitching. Minnesota threatened late with runners on base in the eighth inning, but Kody Clemens grounded out to end the rally, securing the Blue Jays' win. Toronto leads the all-time series against Minnesota 236-193, despite the Twins winning the season series in six of the past seven years. Royce Lewis led the Twins offensively, going 3-for-3 and driving in a run during the late-inning surge.