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The AL Wild Card Series continues Wednesday at 4:38 PM ET when the Minnesota Twins host the Toronto Blue Jays live on ESPN from Target Field. The Twins will look to move on to the ALDS while the Blue Jays hope to extend the series with a win. Sonny Gray will start for the Twins and Jose Berrios is expected to start for the Blue Jays.
Here's everything you need to know to watch the Twins vs. Blue Jays matchup.
Twins vs. Blue Jays Game Information & How to Watch
- When: Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at 4:38 PM ET
- Where: Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota
- TV: Watch on ESPN
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Twins vs. Blue Jays Prediction
- Score Prediction: Twins 5, Blue Jays 4
- Total Prediction: Over 8 runs
- Win Probabilities: Twins 54%, Blue Jays 46%
Twins vs. Blue Jays Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/3/2023 | Twins | -1.5 | 7.5 | -121 | +102 | 3-1 MIN |
| 6/11/2023 | Blue Jays | -1.5 | 7.5 | -209 | +175 | 7-6 TOR |
| 6/10/2023 | Blue Jays | -1.5 | 8.5 | -129 | +110 | 9-4 MIN |
| 6/9/2023 | Blue Jays | -1.5 | 8.5 | -124 | +105 | 3-2 MIN |
| 5/28/2023 | Blue Jays | -1.5 | 8.5 | -114 | -105 | 3-0 TOR |
| 5/27/2023 | Twins | -1.5 | 8 | -118 | -101 | 9-7 MIN |
| 5/26/2023 | Blue Jays | -1.5 | 7.5 | -147 | +127 | 3-1 TOR |
| 9/26/2021 | Blue Jays | -1.5 | 9.5 | -181 | +155 | 5-2 TOR |
| 8/7/2022 | Blue Jays | -1.5 | 8 | -184 | +156 | 3-2 TOR |
| 8/6/2022 | Blue Jays | -1.5 | 9 | -116 | -103 | 7-3 MIN |
Twins Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 7-3 |
| Runs Per Game | 6.1 |
| HR | 17 |
| ERA | 3.36 |
| K/9 | 12.4 |
Twins Player Insights
- Max Kepler is the Twins best power option, launching 24 round-trippers this season in addition to delivering 66 RBI, both team highs.
- Kepler has collected a hit in five games in a row. In his last five games he is hitting .500 with a double, a home run, two walks and four RBI.
- Carlos Correa is hitting .230 to lead his team.
- Correa ranks 112th in home runs in the majors, and 109th in RBI.
- Willi Castro has 18 doubles, five triples, nine home runs and 34 walks while batting .257.
- Edouard Julien is hitting .260 with 16 doubles, a triple, 16 home runs and 64 walks.
Blue Jays Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 28 | Athletics | L 2-1 | Sonny Gray vs Luis Medina |
| September 29 | @ Rockies | W 7-6 | Joe Ryan vs Ty Blach |
| September 30 | @ Rockies | W 14-6 | Emilio Pagán vs Matt Koch |
| October 1 | @ Rockies | L 3-2 | Bailey Ober vs Brent Suter |
| October 3 | Blue Jays | W 3-1 | Pablo Lopez vs Kevin Gausman |
| October 4 | Blue Jays | - | Sonny Gray vs José Berríos |
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Blue Jays Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 4-6 |
| Runs Per Game | 5.2 |
| HR | 13 |
| ERA | 4.74 |
| K/9 | 10.3 |
Blue Jays Player Insights
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has posted a team-high 26 home runs and has driven in 94 runs.
- Among all hitters in MLB, Guerrero's home run total is 38th and his RBI tally ranks 35th.
- George Springer is hitting .256 with 25 doubles, a triple, 21 home runs and 60 walks.
- Among all major league batters, Springer ranks 80th in homers and 81st in RBI.
- Bo Bichette paces the Blue Jays with a team-high batting average of .305.
- Whit Merrifield is batting .272 with 27 doubles, 11 home runs and 36 walks.
Blue Jays Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 28 | Yankees | W 6-0 | Chris Bassitt vs Luke Weaver |
| September 29 | Rays | W 11-4 | Yusei Kikuchi vs Aaron Civale |
| September 30 | Rays | L 7-5 | Hyun-Jin Ryu vs Shawn Armstrong |
| October 1 | Rays | L 12-8 | Wes Parsons vs Jacob Lopez |
| October 3 | @ Twins | L 3-1 | Kevin Gausman vs Pablo Lopez |
| October 4 | @ Twins | - | José Berríos vs Sonny Gray |
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