Addison Barger hit a go-ahead two-run double in a three-run eighth on Wednesday night and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Minnesota Twins 9-8.

Davis Schneider hit two homers and Andres Gimenez and Ty France also homered for the Blue Jays in the rubber match of the three-game series.

Minnesota's Genesis Cabrera allowed a home run to pinch-hitter France, a former Twin, in the eighth. Pinch hitter Alejandro Kirk singled. Michael Tonkin (2-1) replaced Cabrera and walked Springer. Barger followed with a double to right center to give Toronto the lead.

Byron Buxton hit two home runs and Luke Keaschall and Brooks Lee added one each for the Twins, who finished their road trip 2-4.

Eric Lauer gave up Buxton's homer to center to open the game.

Simeon Woods Richardson allowed Schneid

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