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Minnesota Twins and Toronto Blue Jays play in game 2 of series
TL;DR
The Minnesota Twins face the Toronto Blue Jays in game 2 of their series on Friday at 8:10 p.m. EDT. Both teams are struggling with similar records, sitting fourth in their respective divisions.
Key points
- Minnesota Twins face Toronto Blue Jays in game 2
- Game scheduled for Friday at 8:10 p.m. EDT
- Twins' starting pitcher is Simeon Woods Richardson
- Blue Jays' starting pitcher is Patrick Corbin
- Both teams are struggling in their divisions
Minnesota TwinsToronto Blue JaysSimeon Woods RichardsonPatrick Corbin
Toronto Blue Jays (14-17, fourth in the AL East) vs. Minnesota Twins (14-18, fourth in the AL Central)
Minneapolis; Friday, 8:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Blue Jays: Patrick Corbin (0-0, 3.72 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 16 strikeouts); Twins: Simeon Woods Richardson (0-4, 6.30 ERA, 1.70 WHIP, 15 strikeouts)
LINE: Twins -112, Blue Jays -107; over/under is 8 1/2 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Twins face the Toronto Blue Jays with a 1-0 series lead.
Minnesota has a 9-8 record at home and a 14-18 record overall. The Twins have a 9-5 record in games when they have more hits than their opponents.
Toronto is 14-17 overall and 4-9 in road games. The Blue Jays are 11-4 in games when they out-hit their opponents.
The teams meet Friday for the fifth time this season. The Twins are ahead 3-1 in the season series.
TOP PERFORMERS: Ryan Jeffers has four home runs, 15 walks and 20 RBIs while hitting .291 for the Twins. Byron Buxton is 13 for 46 with two doubles, five home runs and seven RBIs over the past 10 games.
Kazuma Okamoto ranks sixth on the Blue Jays with seven extra base hits (two doubles and five home runs). Jesus Sanchez is 6 for 26 with a double, two home runs and four RBIs over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Twins: 3-7, .235 batting average, 4.87 ERA, outscored by seven runs
Q&A
What time is the Minnesota Twins vs. Toronto Blue Jays game on Friday?
The game is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. EDT.
Who are the starting pitchers for the Twins and Blue Jays in game 2?
The Twins will start Simeon Woods Richardson, while the Blue Jays will start Patrick Corbin.
What are the current records of the Minnesota Twins and Toronto Blue Jays?
Both teams have similar records, with the Twins at 14-18 and the Blue Jays at 14-17.