Minnesota Twins (59-71, fourth in the AL Central) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (76-55, first in the AL East)

Toronto; Monday, 7:07 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Twins: Joe Ryan (12-6, 2.96 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, 159 strikeouts); Blue Jays: Max Scherzer (4-2, 3.60 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 56 strikeouts)

BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Blue Jays begin a three-game series at home against the Minnesota Twins on Monday.

Toronto has gone 42-21 in home games and 76-55 overall. The Blue Jays have the top team on-base percentage in the majors at .336.

Minnesota is 26-40 in road games and 59-71 overall. The Twins have a 45-21 record in games when they record at least eight hits.

The matchup Monday is the fourth time these teams meet this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Bo Bichette leads the Blue Jays with a .304 batting average, a

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