The True Post (Web News) In a thrilling Major League Baseball match played in Toronto, Canada, the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Minnesota Twins by a score of 8-9.
The game was particularly memorable for Addison Barger, who hit a two-run double in the eighth inning to set up the team’s victory. The Blue Jays were trailing 7-8 in the final stages of the game, but Barger sent the ball into the right-center field gap in the eighth inning. **Alejandro Kirk** scored the tying run on that hit, while **George Springer** drove in the winning run. Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Dominguez (3-4) played a key role in the victory by getting two outs in the eighth inning. In the final moments of the game, closer Jeff Hoffman pitched a brilliant ninth inning and earned his 29th save of the season. For the Minnesota Twins, Michael Tonkin (2-1) threw a save and ultimately lost.
Both teams hit four home runs apiece in the game, and all eight were solo shots. For Toronto, Davis Schneider hit two home runs, while Andres Jimenez and Ty France also hit one home run each. France’s home run came in the top of the eighth inning and was the catalyst for the team’s comeback. For the Twins, Byron Buxton hit two home runs, while Luke Cashall and Brooks Lee also hit one home run each.
Toronto starter Eric Lauer allowed 10 hits and 6 earned runs in 4 and 2/3 innings, but also struck out four batters.* On the other hand, Twins starter **Semian Woods Richardson** allowed 5 hits and 5 earned runs in 3 and 2/3 innings. A memorable moment in the game came when Toronto center fielder **Dalton Warshaw** made a great catch near the boundary wall in the second inning. He made another great catch in the same spot in the third inning, making the fans cheer.
Toronto maintained its best home record of the season and now has a **44-22** home record, the best in the American League. * The Blue Jays’ win helps them maintain a four-game lead over the Boston Red Sox in the division. Boston defeated the Baltimore Orioles 3-2. The Toronto Blue Jays continue their six-game home series when they take on the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday, where **Shane Bieber** (record: 1-0, ERA: 1.50) will get the start. The Minnesota Twins, on the other hand, will take on the **San Diego Padres** in a seven-game home series starting Friday.
