A series opener between the Minnesota Twins (55-49) and Toronto Blue Jays (58-46) is scheduled for Thursday at 7:40 PM ET, at Target Field.
As the favorite, the Blue Jays (-125 on the moneyline) visit the Twins (+105). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Toronto Blue Jays looking to Alek Manoah (11-5), and Sonny Gray (6-3) taking the ball for the Minnesota Twins.
The Blue Jays lost 3-2 to the Rays yesterday, with Adam Cimber (1/3 of an inning, giving up one earned run on two hits) on the hook for the loss. Teoscar Hernandez went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and two RBI to lead the Blue Jays offensively in the defeat.
Yesterday, the Twins beat the Tigers 4-1. Joe Ryan was the winning pitcher after throwing five innings, giving up one earned run on three hits while striking out nine. Sandy Leon led the Twins’ offense, going 2-for-3 with a double and two RBI.