Royals Outlast Twins in Series Opener
- On Thursday, the Kansas City Royals defeated the Minnesota Twins 8-6 at Target Field, with the game interrupted by a 67-minute rain delay in the sixth inning.
- Playing a bullpen game to fill Bailey Ober's rotation spot, the Twins entered the sixth inning with a two-run lead before defensive miscues unraveled, including a collision between second baseman Luke Keaschall and shortstop Ryan Kreidler.
- Despite the loss, Kody Clemens delivered a standout performance, hitting two home runs and making defensive plays in the second and third innings, including throwing out a runner at the plate.
- Pinch-Hitter Josh Rojas broke the ninth-inning tie with a two-run single off Twins reliever Justin Lawrence, dropping Minnesota to seven losses in their last nine games.
- The series continues Friday as Twins pitcher Zebby Matthews faces Kansas City Royals pitcher Michael Wacha, with the matchup nationally televised on Apple TV.
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After Josh Rojas’ hectic but rewarding day, Royals strive for another win vs. Twins
Josh Rojas had a dizzying and dazzling Thursday for the Kansas City Royals. His Friday should be significantly less hectic as the Royals look to build on their 8-6 win over the Minnesota Twins in the series opener on Thursday. Game 2 of the four-game set will be Friday night in Minneapolis. Rojas, a 31-year-old
Twins fall in rain delayed series opener against Royals
Minnesota Twins dropped their series opener against the Kansas City Royals 8-6 on Thursday evening following a rain delay. Andrew Morris gave up a pair of runs over two innings in a no-decision. Michael Paredes surrendered three runs over 3 2/3 innings out of the bullpen. Anthony Banda gave up one unearned run while recording one out. Yoendrys Gomez picked up a pair of outs while Taylor Rogers also recorded two outs but gave up two runs and was…
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Royals outlast Twins in series opener
Kansas City scored a pair of runs in the ninth inning to pull away at Target Field.
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