MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins ended their 18-game postseason losing streak with a 3-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League Wild Card Series. This victory puts the Twins on the brink of their first postseason series win since 2002 and sets up a matchup with the Houston Astros in the AL Division Series. The raucous crowd at Target Field played a significant role in the Twins’ win, with manager Rocco Baldelli praising the fans for their support. Royce Lewis was the hero of Game 1, hitting two home runs in his first two career postseason at-bats. With Game 2 approaching, the Twins have the opportunity to clinch the series with another strong performance. The game will take place on Wednesday, televised on ESPN in the U.S. and Sportsnet in Canada. José Berríos will start for the Blue Jays, aiming to win his first postseason game against his former team. Sonny Gray, who had an impressive regular season, will start for the Twins. Both teams will need to rely on their bullpen if necessary. The Blue Jays have a healthy lineup, while the Twins may have Royce Lewis and Alex Kirilloff at less than full strength. Kevin Kiermaier and Bo Bichette were standout performers for the Blue Jays in Game 1, while George Springer and Brandon Belt struggled. For the Twins, Lewis stood out, and Gray has been in excellent form.
Blue Jays vs. Twins AL Wild Card Game 2 starting lineups and pitching matchup
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