Blue Jays Rally for 9-8 Win Over Twins in Three-Game Series Finale

The Toronto Blue Jays rallied in a high-scoring slugfest to defeat the Minnesota Twins 9-8 in the rubber match of their three-game series. Addison Barger was the hero with a two-run double off the right-field wall in the eighth inning, driving in the tying and go-ahead runs after a pinch-hit home run by Ty France sparked the rally. Both teams combined for eight solo home runs, with Davis Schneider hitting two for Toronto and Byron Buxton hitting two for Minnesota. Despite early struggles by Blue Jays starter Eric Lauer, who allowed six earned runs over 4 2/3 innings, Toronto's bullpen held on, with Jeff Hoffman earning his 29th save after a blown save the previous day. The Blue Jays improved to 78-56 and extended their lead in the AL East, while the Twins ended a six-game road trip with a 2-4 record. Toronto's strong home performance continues, boasting the best home record in the American League at 44-22.