Twins edge Blue Jays 4‑3 behind Morris’ relief, split series

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (Interstat) — Andrew Morris pitched 3 2/3 scoreless innings after starter Joe Ryan exited with elbow soreness, and the Minnesota Twins held off the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 on Sunday at Target Field to even the four-game series.

Ryan struck out the first batter but signaled to the dugout after walking Kazuma Okamoto. Luke Keaschall had two hits, including an RBI double in a three-run fifth inning that put Minnesota ahead 4-0. Toronto rallied with a run in the sixth and two in the ninth on Okamoto’s two-run homer, but Justin Topa earned his second save.

Morris, who improved to 1-1, allowed two hits and struck out three. Blue Jays starter Trey Yesavage (1-1) took the loss despite giving up one earned run in four innings. Minnesota (15-20) snapped a stretch of 13 losses in 16 games. Toronto fell to 16-18. Attendance was 20,394, and the game lasted 2 hours, 52 minutes.