Surging Twins head north of border, face tumbling Blue Jays

The Twins completed a 5-2 homestand Thursday afternoon with an 11-1 win over the Seattle Mariners. The Blue Jays, meanwhile, have lost 10 of 14. Minnesota is scheduled to start right-hander Joe Ryan (1-2, 3.54 ERA). Ryan's only career start against the Blue Jays was last June 10 at Toronto.