Toronto Blue Jays vs
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Twins favored to win in final game against Blue Jays in series conclusion

The article provides a preview of the upcoming game between the Blue Jays and the Twins in the conclusion of their three-game series in the Twin Cities. The Blue Jays won the series opener, and the article speculates on the potential outcomes of the final game. It notes that Bowden Francis will be starting for the Blue Jays and Joe Ryan for the Twins, with Minnesota being the betting favorite. The article was published before the conclusion of the middle game of the series.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Blue Jays +153 | Twins -169
• Spread: Blue Jays +1.5 (-128) | Twins -1.5 (+106)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 63%.

Toronto vs Minnesota Stats

Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays are currently on a hot streak, winning their third straight game and their eighth in the last nine games by defeating the Minnesota Twins in the series opener on Friday night. The team's record stands at 34-29 on the season, with a tie for second place in the AL East, trailing the Yankees by 5.5 games. In the Friday night game against the Twins, the Blue Jays had seven hits with George Springer and Addison Barger each hitting a home run. Pitchers Paxton Schultz, Eric Lauer, and Jeff Hoffman had strong performances, with Hoffman earning his 14th save of the year. Bowden Francis will start his 13th game of the season for the Blue Jays. Despite a challenging season so far, Francis will look to bounce back after a tough loss in his last start. The team currently ranks 16th in offense and 17th in defense, with an overall power ranking of 8.

Minnesota Twins Analysis

Minnesota Twins dropped their second straight game in the opening game of the series, finishing with seven hits with Royce Lewis leading with three. Trevor Larnach hit his 10th homer of the season in the loss. Bailey Ober took the loss on the mound, allowing five runs on five hits. Joe Ryan is set to start the next game, coming in with a 6-2 record and a 2.91 ERA. The Twins have a power ranking of 5 and are ranked #17 for offense and #7 for defense, with an overall record of 33-29. Toronto went 1-2 in their last three matchups against Minnesota.

Twins Look to Capitalize on Pitching Struggles to Secure Victory at Home

Despite Toronto's recent success, there was a setback in Francis' pitching performance against the Phillies in his last outing, marking a rough patch in his last four starts. In contrast, Ryan has consistently pitched at least five innings in his last 10 games, with six of those outings lasting at least six frames. With Minnesota playing at home and key pitcher Pablo Lopez sidelined with an injury, the Twins will depend on Ryan and Ober to secure a victory. Expect Minnesota to capitalize on Francis' struggles and secure a win on this important game day at home.

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