Royals 8 – 6 Twins

MLB · Thu, Jun 4 · Target Field

Final

W: Matt Strahm · L: Taylor Rogers · SV: Alex Lange

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
KC	1	1	0	1	0	3	0	0	2	8	12	0
MIN	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	0	0	6	9	2

Win probability

MIN 100%KC 95%

KC 100%model, computed at ingest

Top performers

Kody Clemens

MIN

2-4, 2 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R

Victor Caratini

MIN

3-4, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 1 R

Byron Buxton

MIN

2-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R, 1 BB

Key plays

▲ 1stVinnie Pasquantino walks.0–0 · 43%

▲ 1stSalvador Perez out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Austin Martin. Bobby Witt Jr. scores.1–0 · 42%

▼ 1stByron Buxton homers (18) on a fly ball to center field.1–1 · 56%

▲ 2ndBobby Witt Jr. grounds into a force out, first baseman Kody Clemens to catcher Victor Caratini. Michael Massey out at home. Nick Loftin to 3rd. Kyle Isbel to 2nd. Bobby Witt Jr. to 1st.1–1 · 47%

▼ 2ndVictor Caratini doubles (3) on a fly ball to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Luke Keaschall scores.2–2 · 58%

▼ 3rdKody Clemens homers (7) on a fly ball to center field.2–3 · 65%

▲ 4thMichael Massey homers (6) on a fly ball to right field.3–3 · 50%

▼ 4thVictor Caratini flies out to second baseman Michael Massey.3–3 · 53%

▼ 4thRyan Kreidler triples (1) on a line drive to center fielder Kyle Isbel, deflected by left fielder Isaac Collins. Trevor Larnach scores.3–4 · 69%

▲ 5thBobby Witt Jr. called out on strikes.3–4 · 68%

▲ 5thVinnie Pasquantino reaches on a fielding error by second baseman Luke Keaschall.3–4 · 65%

▲ 5thSalvador Perez flies out to right fielder Austin Martin.3–4 · 69%

Highlights (40)

▶ Andrew Morris K's Carter Jensen

00:00:07 · MLB video

▶ Josh Rojas delivers late to lead the Royals' 3-2 win

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▶ Condensed Game: KC@MIN - 6/4/26

00:14:39 · MLB video

▶ Josh Rojas' go-ahead two-run single

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▶ Kody Clemens crushes two homers vs. Royals

00:00:55 · MLB video

▶ Byron Buxton's leadoff homer (18)

00:00:30 · MLB video

▶ Victor Caratini's solo homer (3)

00:00:29 · MLB video

▶ Michael Massey's solo homer (6)

00:00:24 · MLB video

▶ Kody Clemens' second homer of the game (8)

00:00:26 · MLB video

▶ Carter Jensen's two-run double

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▶ Kody Clemens' solo homer (7)

00:00:29 · MLB video

▶ Byron Buxton's 429-foot, 109.6 mph home run

00:00:33 · MLB video

▶ Isaac Collins' great sliding catch, smashes into wall

00:00:26 · MLB video

▶ Ryan Kreidler's RBI triple

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▶ Kody Clemens' stumbling grab

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▶ Victor Caratini's RBI double

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▶ Alex Lange secures the save

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▶ Salvador Perez's sac fly

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▶ Carter Jensen scores on fielding error

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▶ Nick Loftin scores on wild pitch

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▶ Bobby Witt Jr. steals second base

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▶ Seth Lugo K's James Outman

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▶ Orlando Arcia is safe at first after review

00:00:29 · MLB video

▶ Josh Rojas discusses his pinch-hit go-ahead single

00:03:00 · MLB video

▶ Matt Quatraro talks Royals 8-6 win vs. Twins

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▶ Tarp comes on in Minnesota

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▶ Ball 2 confirmed after ABS challenge

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▶ Ball 2 overturned after ABS challenge

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▶ Strike 2 confirmed after ABS challenge

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▶ Kody Clemens' home run through bat tracking data

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▶ Michael Massey's home run through bat tracking data

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▶ Visualizing Kody Clemens' swing using bat tracking technology

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▶ Kody Clemens: Home Run Statcast Analysis

00:00:12 · MLB video

▶ Visualizing Victor Caratini's swing using bat tracking technology

00:00:11 · MLB video

▶ Seth Lugo's outing against the Twins

00:00:28 · MLB video

▶ Breaking down Seth Lugo's pitches

00:00:04 · MLB video

▶ Victor Caratini: Home Run Statcast Analysis

00:00:13 · MLB video

▶ The distance behind Michael Massey's home run

00:00:13 · MLB video

▶ The distance behind Byron Buxton's home run

00:00:13 · MLB video

▶ Byron Buxton's home run through bat tracking data

00:00:11 · MLB video

Full play-by-play (85)

▲ 1stCarter Jensen called out on strikes.0–0 · 53%

▲ 1stBobby Witt Jr. singles on a ground ball to center fielder James Outman.0–0 · 50%

▲ 1stVinnie Pasquantino walks.0–0 · 43%

▲ 1stSalvador Perez out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Austin Martin. Bobby Witt Jr. scores.1–0 · 42%

▲ 1stJac Caglianone singles on a ground ball to right fielder Austin Martin. Vinnie Pasquantino to 3rd.1–0 · 39%

▲ 1stIsaac Collins flies out to left fielder Trevor Larnach.1–0 · 43%

▼ 1stByron Buxton homers (18) on a fly ball to center field.1–1 · 56%

▼ 1stBrooks Lee lines out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.1–1 · 53%

▼ 1stKody Clemens grounds out sharply, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.1–1 · 51%

▼ 1stAustin Martin strikes out swinging.1–1 · 51%

▲ 2ndMichael Massey singles on a sharp line drive to center fielder James Outman.1–1 · 46%

▲ 2ndNick Loftin singles on a ground ball to right fielder Austin Martin. Michael Massey to 2nd.1–1 · 39%

▲ 2ndKyle Isbel singles on a soft bunt ground ball to catcher Victor Caratini. Michael Massey to 3rd. Nick Loftin to 2nd.1–1 · 31%

▲ 2ndCarter Jensen pops out to third baseman Brooks Lee in foul territory.1–1 · 38%

▲ 2ndVinnie Pasquantino called out on strikes.2–1 · 43%

▼ 2ndTrevor Larnach flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins.2–1 · 41%

▼ 2ndLuke Keaschall walks.2–1 · 44%

▼ 2ndVictor Caratini doubles (3) on a fly ball to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Luke Keaschall scores.2–2 · 58%

▼ 2ndRyan Kreidler grounds out, third baseman Nick Loftin to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.2–2 · 54%

▼ 2ndJames Outman strikes out on a foul tip.2–2 · 51%

▲ 3rdSalvador Perez pops out to first baseman Kody Clemens in foul territory.2–2 · 53%

▲ 3rdJac Caglianone flies out to center fielder James Outman.2–2 · 55%

▲ 3rdIsaac Collins flies out to center fielder James Outman.2–2 · 55%

▼ 3rdByron Buxton flies out sharply to left fielder Isaac Collins.2–2 · 53%

▼ 3rdBrooks Lee lines out to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.2–2 · 51%

▼ 3rdKody Clemens homers (7) on a fly ball to center field.2–3 · 65%

▼ 3rdAustin Martin grounds out softly to pitcher Seth Lugo.2–3 · 65%

▲ 4thMichael Massey homers (6) on a fly ball to right field.3–3 · 50%

▲ 4thNick Loftin grounds out, shortstop Ryan Kreidler to first baseman Kody Clemens.3–3 · 54%

▲ 4thKyle Isbel grounds out, second baseman Luke Keaschall to first baseman Kody Clemens.3–3 · 56%

▲ 4thCarter Jensen grounds out, second baseman Luke Keaschall to first baseman Kody Clemens.3–3 · 56%

▼ 4thTrevor Larnach singles on a ground ball to center fielder Kyle Isbel.3–3 · 62%

▼ 4thLuke Keaschall lines out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.3–3 · 57%

▼ 4thVictor Caratini flies out to second baseman Michael Massey.3–3 · 53%

▼ 4thRyan Kreidler triples (1) on a line drive to center fielder Kyle Isbel, deflected by left fielder Isaac Collins. Trevor Larnach scores.3–4 · 69%

▼ 4thJames Outman strikes out swinging.3–4 · 66%

▲ 5thBobby Witt Jr. called out on strikes.3–4 · 68%

▲ 5thVinnie Pasquantino reaches on a fielding error by second baseman Luke Keaschall.3–4 · 65%

▲ 5thSalvador Perez flies out to right fielder Austin Martin.3–4 · 69%

▲ 5thJac Caglianone grounds out, second baseman Luke Keaschall to first baseman Kody Clemens.3–4 · 71%

▼ 5thByron Buxton flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins.3–4 · 69%

▼ 5thBrooks Lee flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins in foul territory.3–4 · 67%

▼ 5thKody Clemens homers (8) on a fly ball to right field.3–5 · 80%

▼ 5thAustin Martin strikes out swinging.3–5 · 80%

▲ 6thIsaac Collins walks.3–5 · 74%

▲ 6thMichael Massey lines out to right fielder Austin Martin.3–5 · 79%

▲ 6thNick Loftin flies out to second baseman Luke Keaschall.3–5 · 83%

▲ 6thKyle Isbel singles on a ground ball to left fielder Trevor Larnach. Isaac Collins to 3rd.3–5 · 79%

▲ 6thCarter Jensen doubles (9) on a ground ball to left fielder Trevor Larnach. Isaac Collins scores. Kyle Isbel scores. Carter Jensen to 3rd.5–5 · 53%

▲ 6thBobby Witt Jr. reaches on a fielding error by shortstop Ryan Kreidler. Carter Jensen scores. Bobby Witt Jr. to 2nd.6–5 · 37%

▲ 6thVinnie Pasquantino lines out sharply to center fielder James Outman.6–5 · 40%

▼ 6thTrevor Larnach strikes out on a foul tip.6–5 · 37%

▼ 6thLuke Keaschall strikes out swinging.6–5 · 34%

▼ 6thVictor Caratini homers (3) on a fly ball to right field.6–6 · 52%

▼ 6thRyan Kreidler pops out to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino in foul territory.6–6 · 52%

▲ 7thSalvador Perez flies out to right fielder Austin Martin.6–6 · 55%

▲ 7thJac Caglianone walks.6–6 · 50%

▲ 7thIsaac Collins singles on a fly ball to center fielder James Outman. Jac Caglianone to 2nd.6–6 · 43%

▲ 7thMichael Massey pops out to second baseman Luke Keaschall on the infield fly rule.6–6 · 52%

▲ 7thNick Loftin lines out to left fielder Trevor Larnach.6–6 · 58%

▼ 7thOrlando Arcia grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.6–6 · 55%

▼ 7thByron Buxton singles on a sharp ground ball to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.6–6 · 60%

▼ 7thBrooks Lee strikes out swinging.6–6 · 55%

▼ 7thKody Clemens lines out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.6–6 · 52%

▲ 8thKyle Isbel called out on strikes.6–6 · 56%

▲ 8thCarter Jensen strikes out swinging.6–6 · 60%

▲ 8thBobby Witt Jr. walks.6–6 · 57%

▲ 8thVinnie Pasquantino grounds out, second baseman Luke Keaschall to first baseman Kody Clemens.6–6 · 60%

▼ 8thAustin Martin flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.6–6 · 56%

▼ 8thJosh Bell grounds out sharply, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.6–6 · 53%

▼ 8thLuke Keaschall lines out to third baseman Nick Loftin.6–6 · 53%

▲ 9thSalvador Perez singles on a line drive to left fielder Kody Clemens.6–6 · 41%

▲ 9thLane Thomas singles on a line drive to left fielder Kody Clemens. Tyler Tolbert to 2nd.6–6 · 31%

▲ 9thIsaac Collins out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Taylor Rogers to second baseman Luke Keaschall. Tyler Tolbert to 3rd. Lane Thomas to 2nd.6–6 · 31%

▲ 9thMaikel Garcia walks.6–6 · 29%

▲ 9thJosh Rojas singles on a ground ball to center fielder Ryan Kreidler. Tyler Tolbert scores. Lane Thomas scores. Maikel Garcia to 2nd.8–6 · 9%

▲ 9thKyle Isbel walks. Starling Marte to 3rd. Josh Rojas to 2nd.8–6 · 7%

▲ 9thCarter Jensen strikes out swinging.8–6 · 9%

▲ 9thBobby Witt Jr. strikes out swinging.8–6 · 12%

▼ 9thVictor Caratini singles on a line drive to left fielder Isaac Collins.8–6 · 21%

▼ 9thTristan Gray flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.8–6 · 13%

▼ 9thRoyals challenged (play at 1st), call on the field was upheld: Orlando Arcia grounds into a force out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to second baseman Tyler Tolbert. Victor Caratini out at 2nd. Orlando Arcia to 1st.8–6 · 7%

▼ 9thByron Buxton walks. Orlando Arcia to 2nd.8–6 · 11%

▼ 9thBrooks Lee grounds out, second baseman Tyler Tolbert to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.8–6 · 5%

Box score

Kansas City Royals

Batter	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
Carter Jensen C	6	1	1	0	2	0	3	.214
Bobby Witt Jr. SS	5	1	1	0	0	1	2	.281
Vinnie Pasquantino 1B	4	0	0	0	0	1	1	.210
Salvador Perez DH	4	0	1	0	1	0	0	.208
Tyler Tolbert 2B	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	.222
Jac Caglianone RF	3	0	1	0	0	1	0	.245
Lane Thomas RF	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	.223
Isaac Collins LF	3	1	1	0	0	1	0	.214
Michael Massey 2B	4	1	2	1	1	0	0	.266
Maikel Garcia PH	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	.268
Starling Marte PR	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.262
Alex Lange P	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
Nick Loftin 3B	4	1	1	0	0	0	0	.220
Josh Rojas 3B	1	0	1	0	2	0	0	1.000
Kyle Isbel CF	4	1	2	0	0	1	1	.245

Pitcher	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	P	ERA
Seth Lugo	5.0	6	5	5	1	4	92	3.91
John Schreiber	1.0	1	1	1	0	2	15	2.96
Daniel Lynch IV	1.0	1	0	0	0	1	12	1.78
Matt StrahmW	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	10	3.93
Alex LangeS	1.0	1	0	0	1	0	20	4.18

Minnesota Twins

Batter	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
Byron Buxton DH	4	1	2	1	1	1	0	.258
Brooks Lee 3B	5	0	0	0	0	0	1	.247
Kody Clemens LF	4	2	2	2	2	0	0	.236
Austin Martin RF	4	0	0	0	0	0	2	.251
Trevor Larnach LF	3	1	1	0	0	0	1	.261
Josh Bell 1B	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	.227
Luke Keaschall 2B	3	1	0	0	0	1	1	.245
Victor Caratini C	4	1	3	1	2	0	0	.207
Ryan Kreidler CF	3	0	1	0	1	0	0	.255
Tristan Gray PH	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	.250
James Outman CF	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	.156
Orlando Arcia SS	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	.281

Pitcher	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	P	ERA
Andrew Morris	2.0	5	2	2	1	2	48	4.44
Mike Paredes	3.2	2	3	3	1	1	50	4.91
Anthony Banda	0.1	1	1	0	0	0	8	5.13
Eric Orze	1.0	1	0	0	1	0	16	3.64
Yoendrys Gómez	0.2	0	0	0	1	2	18	3.82
Taylor RogersL	0.2	2	2	2	0	0	11	4.63
Justin Lawrence	0.2	1	0	0	2	2	24	4.94

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