Toronto at Minnesota 7:40 ET
Blue Jays over Twins- Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah (11-5, 2.43) is slated to start the series opener and fell to 2-3 in his last five outings after yielding four runs on seven hits in 5 1/3 innings of a 4-2 setback on Friday versus Detroit. He won his lone career encounter against Minnesota on Sept. 26, allowing two runs on six hits in 5 2/3 innings of a 5-2 victory. He struck out eight in the victory. Minnesota right-hander Sonny Gray (6-3, 3.41 ERA) looks to record his third straight strong outing on Thursday. He is 4-4 with a 3.20 ERA in 13 career appearances (12 starts) versus Toronto. The Jays seem to have the Twins number especially on the road where they are 31-15 in the last 46 meetings. Take TORONTO!