The game turned in the fifth inning when Minnesota exploded for three runs to break open what had been a tight contest. The Twins defeated Toronto 4-3 at Target Field, overcoming a slow start with a decisive middle-inning rally.
Andrew Morris earned the victory with 3.2 innings of scoreless relief, allowing just two hits while striking out three. Morris (1-1) with a 4.80 ERA provided the stability Minnesota needed after taking the lead, keeping Toronto off the board through the crucial middle innings.
The fifth inning defined the outcome. Keaschall doubled to center to score Caratini and make it 2-0. Clemens followed with another double to center, bringing Keaschall home for a 3-0 advantage. Wallner capped the rally with a double to left that scored Clemens, extending the lead to 4-0.
Trey Yesavage took the loss for Toronto, allowing one run over four innings before the fifth-inning breakdown. Yesavage (1-1) with a 0.96 ERA struck out six but walked three in his 82-pitch effort. Kazuma Okamoto provided late drama with a two-run homer in the ninth that scored Straw, but Toronto fell short of completing the comeback.
Minnesota improved to 14-18 while Toronto dropped to 14-17. Both teams sit in fourth place in their respective divisions.