Blue Jays Rookie Valenzuela Hits First MLB Homer in 10-4 Win

Toronto Blue Jays rookie Brandon Valenzuela delivered his first major league home run Friday night, a two-run blast that capped a five-run fourth inning and propelled the team to a 10-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins at Rogers Centre.

The win marked the Blue Jays' second straight triumph after a six-game losing streak, improving their record to 6-7. The Twins, who entered with a four-game winning streak, fell to 7-7 as their road record slipped to 2-5 before a crowd of 40,721.

Minnesota jumped to a 3-0 lead in the first inning against Toronto starter Patrick Corbin, making his debut with the Blue Jays after signing as a free agent this month. Austin Martin and Luke Keaschall singled, setting up Ryan Jeffers for a three-run homer on a first-pitch cutter to left field, his first of the season. Brooks Lee extended the advantage to 4-0 with a solo shot to left in the fourth.

Corbin labored through four innings, allowing four runs on six hits, two home runs, a walk and two hit batters while striking out three. The 36-year-old left-hander expressed optimism afterward, saying, "I was excited to be back on a big-league mound again, and it seems like a good group of guys here. Great to...