Alejandro Kirk hit a two-run homer in a four-run first inning and the Toronto Blue Jays went on to defeat the visiting Minnesota Twins 10-4 on Monday night.

BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Blue Jays begin a three-game series at home against the Minnesota Twins on Monday. Toronto has gone 42-21 in home games and 76-55 overall. The Blue Jays have the top team on-base percentage in the majors at .336.

The Minnesota Twins will take on Louie Varland, Ty France and the first place Toronto Blue Jays Monday night. The BJs lead the Red Sox by 5 games in the AL East. The Twins will likely be facing a nearly full-strength Toronto Blue Jays lineup when they open the three-game series— with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. expected to return to everyday action.