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Minnesota Twins at Kansas City Royals

MLBAugust 5, 2026Kauffman Stadium

TwinsMinneapolisMIN56-59

Twins 1, Royals 2

Final
RoyalsKansas CityKCWon48-67
Score by inning
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MIN000100000120
KC00001010–250

W Noah CameronL A.J. MinterSV Steven Cruz

Massey leads off 7th with go-ahead HR, Cameron has 9 Ks as Royals beat Twins 2-1Michael Massey led off the seventh inning with a go-ahead home run, Noah Cameron had nine strikeouts in eight innings of one-run ball and the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1 on Wednesday night.Recap · ESPN

Scoring

Play-by-play

In order

Top 1st

  1.  Austin Martin grounds out, third baseman Nick Loftin to first baseman Jac Caglianone.
  2.  Ryan Jeffers singles on a ground ball to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
  3.  Josh Bell pops out to second baseman Michael Massey.
  4.  Kody Clemens grounds into a force out, third baseman Nick Loftin to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. Ryan Jeffers out at 2nd.

Bot 1st

  1.  Carter Jensen flies out to left fielder Trevor Larnach.
  2.  Bobby Witt Jr. flies out to left fielder Trevor Larnach.
  3.  Jac Caglianone grounds out, second baseman Royce Lewis to first baseman Victor Caratini.

Top 2nd

  1.  Royce Lewis flies out to right fielder John Rave.
  2.  Victor Caratini flies out to right fielder John Rave.
  3.  Brooks Lee grounds out, pitcher Noah Cameron to first baseman Jac Caglianone.

Bot 2nd

  1.  Salvador Perez flies out to center fielder Kody Clemens.
  2.  Michael Massey strikes out swinging.
  3.  Isaac Collins lines out sharply to shortstop Ryan Kreidler.

Top 3rd

  1.  Trevor Larnach flies out to right fielder John Rave.
  2.  Ryan Kreidler lines out to third baseman Nick Loftin.
  3.  Austin Martin hit by pitch.
  4.  Ryan Jeffers strikes out swinging.

Bot 3rd

  1.  Nick Loftin singles on a ground ball to center fielder Kody Clemens.KC 61%
  2.  John Rave grounds into a double play, second baseman Royce Lewis to shortstop Ryan Kreidler to first baseman Victor Caratini. Nick Loftin out at 2nd. John Rave out at 1st.KC 51%
  3.  Kyle Isbel pops out to shortstop Ryan Kreidler.

Top 4th

  1.  Josh Bell walks.MIN 55%
  2.  Kody Clemens reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by second baseman Michael Massey. Josh Bell to 2nd.MIN 62%
  3.  Royce Lewis singles on a soft bunt ground ball to first baseman Jac Caglianone. Josh Bell to 3rd. Kody Clemens to 2nd.MIN 71%
  4.  Victor Caratini grounds into a double play, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Jac Caglianone. Josh Bell scores. Kody Clemens to 3rd. Royce Lewis out at 2nd. Victor Caratini out at 1st.MIN 62%
  5.  Brooks Lee strikes out swinging.

Bot 4th

  1.  Carter Jensen strikes out swinging.
  2.  Bobby Witt Jr. walks.
  3.  Jac Caglianone grounds into a force out, fielded by shortstop Ryan Kreidler. Bobby Witt Jr. out at 2nd. Jac Caglianone to 1st.
  4.  Salvador Perez grounds out, shortstop Ryan Kreidler to first baseman Victor Caratini.

Top 5th

  1.  Trevor Larnach strikes out swinging.
  2.  Ryan Kreidler grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Jac Caglianone.
  3.  Austin Martin grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Jac Caglianone.

Bot 5th

  1.  Michael Massey singles on a ground ball to right fielder Austin Martin, deflected by first baseman Victor Caratini.MIN 52%
  2.  Isaac Collins singles on a ground ball to center fielder Kody Clemens. Michael Massey to 2nd.KC 56%
  3.  Nick Loftin ground bunts into a force out, third baseman Brooks Lee to shortstop Ryan Kreidler. Michael Massey to 3rd. Isaac Collins out at 2nd. Nick Loftin to 1st.
  4.  Twins challenged (pitch result): John Rave walks. Nick Loftin to 2nd.KC 58%
  5.  Kyle Isbel out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Kody Clemens. Michael Massey scores. Nick Loftin to 3rd.
  6.  Carter Jensen flies out to right fielder Austin Martin.KC 52%

Top 6th

  1.  Ryan Jeffers lines out sharply to left fielder Isaac Collins.
  2.  Josh Bell pops out to second baseman Michael Massey.
  3.  Kody Clemens strikes out swinging.

Bot 6th

  1.  Bobby Witt Jr. lines out to left fielder Trevor Larnach.
  2.  Jac Caglianone singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder Trevor Larnach.
  3.  Salvador Perez grounds out, pitcher Tommy Nance to second baseman Royce Lewis to first baseman Victor Caratini.KC 52%

Top 7th

  1.  Royce Lewis pops out to first baseman Jac Caglianone in foul territory.
  2.  Victor Caratini strikes out swinging.
  3.  Brooks Lee strikes out swinging.

Bot 7th

  1.  Michael Massey homers (9) on a fly ball to right center field.KC 77%
  2.  Isaac Collins pops out to catcher Ryan Jeffers in foul territory.
  3.  Nick Loftin grounds out, third baseman Brooks Lee to first baseman Victor Caratini.
  4.  John Rave grounds out, shortstop Ryan Kreidler to first baseman Victor Caratini.

Top 8th

  1.  Trevor Larnach strikes out swinging.
  2.  Ryan Kreidler strikes out swinging.
  3.  Austin Martin strikes out swinging.

Bot 8th

  1.  Kyle Isbel strikes out swinging.
  2.  Carter Jensen strikes out swinging.
  3.  Bobby Witt Jr. flies out sharply to right fielder Austin Martin.

Top 9th

  1.  Ryan Jeffers grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Jac Caglianone.KC 82%
  2.  Josh Bell grounds out, first baseman Jac Caglianone to pitcher Steven Cruz.
  3.  Kody Clemens called out on strikes.

Top 4th

  1.  MIN 1, KC 0Victor Caratini grounds into a double play, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Jac Caglianone. Josh Bell scores. Kody Clemens to 3rd. Royce Lewis out at 2nd. Victor Caratini out at 1st.MIN 62%

Bot 5th

  1.  MIN 1, KC 1Kyle Isbel out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Kody Clemens. Michael Massey scores. Nick Loftin to 3rd.

Bot 7th

  1.  MIN 1, KC 2Michael Massey homers (9) on a fly ball to right center field.KC 77%

Win probability

Bot 7th · Biggest swing #1 · MIN 1–2 KC

Michael Massey homers (9) on a fly ball to right center field.

See it in the scoring summary
KC 77%KC +19 pts

Game leaders

TwinsMinneapolis

RoyalsKansas City

Box score

BattingABRHRBIHRBBSOAVG
Austin Martin RF3000001.234
Ryan Jeffers C4010001.283
Josh Bell DH3100010.245
Kody Clemens CF4000002.233
Royce Lewis 2B3010000.233
Victor Caratini 1B3000001.227
Brooks Lee 3B3000002.240
Trevor Larnach LF3000002.280
Ryan Kreidler SS3000001.232
Totals291200110
PitchingIPHRERBBSOPERA
Dean Kremer5.031122885.93
Tommy Nance1.01000073.46
A.J. Minter L1.011100122.49
Jeff Hoffman1.000002113.86

Video

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