Valenzuela hits 1st MLB homer, Blue Jays set season high for runs in 10-4 victory over Twins

Toronto snaps Minnesota's four-game win streak with a big offensive performance.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 6:08am

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Brandon Valenzuela hit his first career MLB home run, Daulton Varsho also connected, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Minnesota Twins 10-4 on Friday night. The Blue Jays set a season high in runs and matched a season high in hits, with nine of their 14 hits going for extra bases.

Why it matters

The win snaps a six-game losing streak for the Blue Jays and halts Minnesota's four-game win streak. It's an important victory for Toronto as they look to keep pace in the competitive AL East division race.

The details

Valenzuela's two-run homer in the fourth inning gave the Blue Jays their first lead of the game at 5-4. Varsho then added a solo shot in the fifth to make it 6-4. The Blue Jays scored five runs in the fourth inning, with RBI doubles from Jesús Sánchez and Davis Schneider, and an RBI single from Andrés Giménez. Twins starter Simeon Woods Richardson took the loss, allowing five runs in four innings of work.

  • The game was played on Friday, April 11, 2026.
  • Valenzuela hit his first career MLB home run in the fourth inning.
  • Varsho hit his 100th career home run in the fifth inning.

The players

Brandon Valenzuela

A Blue Jays outfielder who hit his first career MLB home run in the game.

Daulton Varsho

A Blue Jays outfielder who hit his 100th career home run in the game.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

The Blue Jays first baseman who had three hits and an RBI in the game.

Simeon Woods Richardson

The Twins starting pitcher who took the loss, allowing five runs in four innings.

Ryan Jeffers

The Twins catcher who hit a three-run home run and went 3-for-3 at the plate.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

This game showcased the offensive firepower of the Blue Jays, who set season highs in runs and hits. The performance of young players like Valenzuela and Varsho is an encouraging sign for Toronto as they look to make a push in the AL East.