Alejandro Kirk hit a two-run homer in a four-run first inning and the Toronto Blue Jays went on to defeat the visiting Minnesota Twins 10-4 on Monday night.

Andres Gimenez added a solo shot for the Blue Jays in the opener of the three-game series. It was the start of a six-game homestand for the Blue Jays, who returned from a 3-3 road trip.

Matt Wallner bashed two homers and had three RBIs for the Twins, who are 1-3 on their current six-game trip.

Toronto rocked Joe Ryan (12-7) in the first inning that opened with George Springer's first-pitch single to left and Nathan Lukes' double over Wallner's head in right field. After Vladimir Guerrero Jr. struck out, Bo Bichette hit an RBI single to left against a drawn-in infield, Daulton Varsho lined a sacrifice fly to center and Kirk homered o

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