Twins 9, Blue Jays 7

Willi Castro belted two home runs and had three RBIs as Minnesota held on to defeat visiting Toronto.

Matt Wallner added a solo homer and three RBIs to highlight his first career four-hit game and help the Twins gain a split of the first two contests of the three-game series. Edouard Julien contributed a solo homer and two doubles for Minnesota. Pablo Lopez (3-3) picked up the win after allowing four runs on five hits in 5 2/3 innings.

Bo Bichette hit a solo homer and recorded four RBIs for Toronto. Daulton Varsho had a two-run shot and Cavan Biggio added a solo homer for the Blue Jays. Right-hander Chris Bassitt (5-4) took the loss after permitting seven runs, nine hits and two walks with five strikeouts in four-plus innings.