The game turned on one devastating inning. Minnesota erased a 1-0 deficit with a seven-run third that buried Toronto 8-2 at Rogers Centre, extending the Twins' winning streak to two games.
Taj Bradley anchored the victory with five innings of one-run ball, striking out seven while allowing five hits and four walks. The right-hander improved to 3-0 with a 1.25 ERA, working around traffic to limit the damage after Toronto's early lead.
The third inning began with Tristan Gray's three-run homer to right field, scoring Bell and Wallner to give Minnesota a 3-1 lead. Kody Clemens followed with a solo shot to right center, extending the margin to three runs. The Twins weren't finished. Wallner singled home Larnach, Caratini lifted a sacrifice fly to score Keaschall, and Brooks Lee capped the outburst with a two-run double to left that brought home Bell and Wallner.
Max Scherzer absorbed the damage, lasting just 2.1 innings while surrendering eight runs on five hits. The veteran fell to 1-2 with a 9.58 ERA, unable to contain Minnesota's offense after Toronto had taken the early lead on Varsho's RBI single in the first.
The loss dropped Toronto to 6-9 and extended their losing streak to two games. Minnesota improved to 9-7 and maintained first place in their division.