Minnesota Twins shortstop Danny Santana forces out Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Russell Martin and throws the ball to first base for a double play during the third inning and at Hammond Stadium.Kim Klement
Torii Hunter hit a tie-breaking, three-run homer off Chad Jenkins in the seventh inning, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 Tuesday.
It was the first homer this spring for the 39-year-old Hunter, who returned signed a one-year, $10.5-million, one-year deal to return to the Twins, a team he left after the 2007 season. Hunter had just two extra-base hits, a pair of doubles, through his first 25 at-bats before connecting on an 82 mph breaking ball.
Before the game, the Twins announced a $20-million, four-year contract with second baseman Brian Dozier, who homered on the first pitch he saw.
Ricky Nolasco allowed one run, three hits and a walk in five innings. He struck out six — four called.
Jordan Schafer homered leading off the eighth.
Blue Jays starter Todd Redmond gave up one run and one hit in three innings.