Sometimes, even in a tough loss, a star shines brightest. That was the case for the Minnesota Twins on Saturday, as they fell 11-4 to the Toronto Blue Jays—but Byron Buxton gave fans plenty of reason to keep believing.

The Twins' dynamic outfielder may have recorded just one hit in the game, but it was a memorable one: a booming home run that reminded everyone why he's one of the most electrifying players in the league. According to Aaron Gleeman, Buxton has now homered 10 times in his last 17 games. That's not just a hot streak—that's a power surge that can change the course of a season.

At 32 years old, Buxton is chasing consistency, and the early returns are promising. Through 31 games in the 2026 campaign, he's slashing .260/.315/.542 with 10 home runs. While he wasn't connecting on the long ball as often early in the season, his recent tear shows he's found his rhythm. This comes on the heels of a career-best 2025 season, where he smashed 35 homers—shattering his previous high of 28. Injuries have often been the only thing holding him back, and if he stays healthy, there's no reason he can't flirt with 40 home runs this year.

Buxton's blast was a bright spot in an otherwise forgettable afternoon for the Twins. Starting pitcher Connor Prielipp turned in a solid outing, allowing just two runs over five innings. But the bullpen struggled mightily, surrendering nine more runs to put the game out of reach. Offensively, the team managed seven hits and four runs, with Trevor Larnach collecting two hits and Buxton providing the only home run.

Toronto now leads the four-game series 2-1, after the Twins took the opener 7-1 on Thursday, followed by a 7-3 loss on Friday and Saturday's lopsided defeat. The good news? Minnesota still has a chance to even things up in the series finale—and if Buxton keeps swinging like this, anything is possible.