Grichuk, Smoak, Hernandez hit HRs, Blue Jays top Twins 7-4
MINNEAPOLIS — Randal Grichuk, Justin Smoak and Teoscar Hernandez hit home runs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Minnesota Twins 7-4 on Thursday.
Eric Sogard added a three-run double for the Blue Jays, who took three of four at Target Field. Eddie Rosario homered twice for the Twins.
Blue Jays relievers Thomas Pannone, Ryan Tepera, Tim Mayza and Joe Biagini (1-1) combined to allow one run in 3 1-3 innings. Ken Giles earned his sixth save in seven chances with a scoreless ninth.
Starter Clay Buchholz allowed three runs on six hits in 4 2-3 innings. The Toronto bullpen allowed two runs in 13 2-3 innings during the series.