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Royals beat Twins 2-0 as Cameron and relievers combine on eight-hitter

On August 9, 2025, the Kansas City Royals shut out the Minnesota Twins with a 2-0 victory at Target Field in Minneapolis.
The Twins’ offense went quiet despite leaving 10 runners on base and failing to score with runners in scoring position 0-for-10.
Noah Cameron pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings, scattering six hits and striking out four, while the Royals bullpen and closer Carlos Estévez added 3 1/3 scoreless innings.
Mikel Garcia contributed two hits including an RBI double, and Jonathan India drove in an insurance run in the ninth, while Estévez earned his 29th save.
The Twins suffered their eighth shutout loss of the season, dropping to 55-61, and the series is tied with a deciding game scheduled Sunday at 12:05 p.m. CT.

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Royals pitching dominates Twins for shutout win

Maikel Garcia and Jonathan India drove in one run apiece, and that was more than enough for the Kansas City Royals as they held on for a 2-0 win over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday night in Minneapolis. Garcia's RBI double was the lone extra-base hit for Kansas City, which evened the series at one victory apiece with the rubber match set for Sunday afternoon. Kyle Isbel finished 2-for-4 and scored a run. Ryan Jeffers went 3-for-4 to lead Minnes…

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Royals Beat Twins 2-0; Cameron and Relievers Combine for 8-Hit Game

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Noah Cameron and four relievers combined to allow just eight hits, Maikel Garcia had two hits and an RBI, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 2-0 on Saturday. Cameron (6-5) pitched 5 2-3 innings, allowing six hits and striking out four. Carlos Estevez struck out two in the ninth for his 29th save. The Twins left 10 men on base and were hitless in 10 chances with runners in scoring position.

3 days ago·Chicago, United States

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