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Minnesota Twins vs Toronto Blue Jays โ Recap
March 13, 2026 ยท TD Ballpark ยท View Preview
Game Recap
The Toronto Blue Jays secured a 6-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins, with Daulton Varsho's exceptional offensive output serving as the primary catalyst. His two home runs and five runs batted in generated the vast majority of Toronto's scoring, setting the tone for the afternoon.
Varsho began his dominant day early in the contest, driving in runs as the Blue Jays started to build their lead against Minnesota pitcher Mick Abel. Toronto steadily added to their advantage throughout the game, preventing the Twins from ever mounting a significant threat. The Blue Jays' consistent offensive pressure kept the Twins' hopes at bay.
Toronto's decisive three-run fifth inning offered significant separation, but it was Daulton Varsho's sustained offensive pressure that truly drove the outcome. His two home runs and five runs batted in accounted for the majority of the Blue Jays' scoring throughout the game, collected from three total hits. Despite Mick Abel's respectable outing for Minnesota, allowing two earned runs over 3.1 innings, the Twins' offense was unable to counter Toronto's consistent attack.
Ultimately, Daulton Varsho's extraordinary performance at the plate, combined with a collective pitching effort that stifled Minnesota's bats, sealed the victory for Toronto. The Blue Jays' ability to generate offense in crucial spots, highlighted by Varsho's multi-homer game, ensured they maintained control. Following this result, the Minnesota Twins now hold a 60-66 record, while the Toronto Blue Jays improved to 62-65.
Player of the Game
Turning Point
The game turned in the 5th inning, when the Toronto Blue Jays scored 3 runs.
Pitching
| Pitcher | Team | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mick Abel L |
|
3.1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1.35 |
| Cody Laweryson |
|
2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1.69 |
| Cody Ponce |
|
2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1.13 |
| Javen Coleman |
|
2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Zak Kent |
|
1.2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5.79 |
| Spencer Miles |
|
1.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4.05 |
| Trent Baker |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8.10 |
| Brendon Little |
|
1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Connor Seabold |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7.20 |
| Joe Mantiply |
|
1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Michael Plassmeyer W |
|
0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.38 |
Batting
| Batter | Team | AB | H | HR | RBI | R | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daulton Varsho |
|
3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Alan Roden |
|
5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Matt Wallner |
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Eloy Jimenez |
|
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wagaman |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Gio Urshela |
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Addison Barger |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sean Keys |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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