Max Scherzer Strikes Again, Sinks Twins in Blue Jays Win

On Monday night at Rogers Centre, Max Scherzer once again proved to be a nightmare for the Minnesota Twins. He led the Toronto Blue Jays to a 10-4 win.

The veteran right-hander, now 41, turned back the clock. His performance reminded everyone of his dominant days against Minnesota when he pitched for the Detroit Tigers.

Matt Wallner gave the Twins a brief spark with his bat. Still, Minnesota’s ongoing struggles showed up again in their third straight loss, deepening their late-season slump.

Max Scherzer’s Mastery Over Minnesota Continues

Scherzer has built a reputation for dismantling Minnesota’s lineup over the years. His latest outing really wasn’t much different.

He worked six innings, allowing just four hits and four runs—three of them driven in by Wallner’s homers. Even though he gave up two long balls, Scherzer’s poise and command helped him grab his 10th career win against the Twins.

That’s a rare feat for a pitcher against any single opponent in recent decades. It’s kind of wild, honestly.

A Familiar Foe Becomes an Unsolvable Puzzle

Scherzer’s history against Minnesota is packed with strikeouts and low ERAs. He’s always had a knack for winning big games against them.

Even in his forties, the three-time Cy Young winner showed off his edge. He mixed his fastball with nasty off-speed stuff, and most of the Twins’ hitters just didn’t have an answer.

Joe Ryan’s Rough Patch Worsens

For Minnesota starter Joe Ryan, this game just added to his recent woes. Coming off a rough outing where he allowed five runs, Ryan got hit hard again, giving up six runs in five innings.

He’s struggled early in games, and that’s left the Twins playing catch-up way too often. That script played out again in Toronto.

Slipping Further Below .500

The loss dropped the Twins to 59-72—a season-worst 13 games under .500. They’ve now lost 11 of their last 14, and in most of those games, they just haven’t been able to contain opposing offenses.

The club’s morale seems to be slipping as they drift further from playoff contention. It’s hard to see a turnaround at this point.

Matt Wallner the Lone Bright Spot

While Scherzer owned the night, Matt Wallner made sure Minnesota didn’t go totally silent. The outfielder took the veteran deep twice, driving in three of the Twins’ four runs.

Wallner’s power surge was impressive, honestly. But he got almost no help from his teammates, who managed just two singles in 20 at-bats against Scherzer.

Blue Jays’ Bats Back Up Scherzer

Toronto’s lineup had no trouble taking advantage of Minnesota’s pitching. Key contributions included:

• Alejandro Kirk hitting a two-run homer
• Andrés Giménez connecting for a solo shot
• A four-run sixth inning sparked by Nathan Lukes and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

That sixth inning really broke things open. Reliever Brooks Kriske walked two batters, then gave up four runs with two outs, and suddenly the game was out of reach.

A Costly Trend for Minnesota

This loss marked the 30th time this season the Twins have allowed at least seven runs. In those games, they’re just 2-28.

The pitching staff’s inconsistency has haunted them all year. Facing a playoff-hunting team like Toronto, those lapses turned into a lopsided score in a hurry.

Trade Deadline Reunion

This game had a little extra drama, too. Recently traded ex-Twins Louie Varland and Ty France wore Toronto uniforms for the first time against their old team.

Neither really made much noise at the plate or on the mound, but their presence added a bit of emotion to an already tense matchup.

Looking Ahead

The Twins have to stop this late-season slide. They need to fix their starting pitching and cut down on those big innings.

That’s the only way they’ll wrap up the season with some dignity, even if they’re not really in the race. The Blue Jays, on the other hand, are leaning hard on Scherzer’s strong starts and some serious run support.

Honestly, that’s the recipe they’ll need if they want to make a real push for the postseason. Max Scherzer, at 41, just keeps showing everyone that experience and mental toughness still matter.

He’s got elite command, and it’s clear he can still dominate—especially against a team that’s watched him work his magic for over a decade. It’s impressive, even if it shouldn’t surprise anyone by now.

 
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