Blue Jays vs. Twins prediction: Steven Matz will propel Toronto

Blue Jays vs. Twins prediction: Steven Matz will propel Toronto

It took a while, but the Blue Jays caught fire and have become serious players in the AL wild-card race. Can you envision the visiting Twinkies slowing them down this weekend?

Minnesota’s Bailey Ober (2-2, ERA 4.12) has flashed spotty brilliance this year, but has recently allowed seven runs over his last 14 ¹/₃ innings.

Though the Twins lineup couldn’t bail Ober out, the Jays bailed out Steven Matz (12-7, ERA 3.87). The lowly O’s scored five runs in six innings off Matz, but Toronto scored 22 and he walked away with a W. He was a different pitcher two starts back, holding the Yankees to one run over six. He has made 10 day-game starts this year, losing twice. We’re in. Play 30 units on the Blue Jays.


Good game. Better result. Five lead changes, but the Rockies eventually punched out the pesky Gnats 9-8. Victory takes us to -543 agbayanis.