Blue Jays' Scherzer Wins Fifth Straight Start vs Twins

Max Scherzer led the Toronto Blue Jays to a 10-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins, pitching six innings and securing his third consecutive win while allowing four runs, including two home runs to Matt Wallner. Scherzer improved to 5-2 on the season and continues to be a reliable presence on the mound, helping the Blue Jays maintain their strong home record of 30 wins in 39 games. The Twins struggled offensively beyond Wallner's homers, with Joe Ryan giving up six runs over five innings and losing consecutive starts for the first time this season. Blue Jays hitters Alejandro Kirk and Andrés Giménez contributed home runs, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. added a two-run single in his return after a hamstring injury. Manager John Schneider acknowledged areas for improvement, especially in the bullpen and defense, as the Blue Jays aim to sustain their playoff push in the final 30 games. The team remains dominant when scoring five or more runs, boasting a 57-3 record in such games this season.