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Minnesota Twins at Kansas City Royals

MLBAugust 4, 2026Kauffman Stadium

TwinsMinneapolisMIN56-58

Twins 2, Royals 8

Final
RoyalsKansas CityKCWon47-67
Score by inning
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MIN000100010272
KC20003003–8101

W Randy DobnakL Joe Ryan

Bobby Witt Jr. returns from back injury and leads Royals to 8-2 win over TwinsBobby Witt Jr. had three hits and two RBI in his return to the lineup Tuesday night, leading the Kansas City Royals to an 8-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins.Recap · ESPN

Scoring

Play-by-play

In order

Top 1st

  1.  Trevor Larnach grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Jac Caglianone.
  2.  Ryan Jeffers grounds out, first baseman Jac Caglianone to pitcher Randy Dobnak.
  3.  Josh Bell grounds out, first baseman Jac Caglianone to pitcher Randy Dobnak.

Bot 1st

  1.  Carter Jensen called out on strikes.
  2.  Bobby Witt Jr. singles on a ground ball to center fielder Luke Keaschall.
  3.  Jac Caglianone singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Alan Roden. Bobby Witt Jr. to 3rd.KC 63%
  4.  Salvador Perez out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder Trevor Larnach. Bobby Witt Jr. scores.
  5.  Michael Massey doubles (20) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Luke Keaschall. Jac Caglianone scores.KC 75%
  6.  Nick Loftin grounds out, shortstop Ryan Kreidler to first baseman Royce Lewis.

Top 2nd

  1.  Kody Clemens strikes out swinging.
  2.  Royce Lewis doubles (15) on a line drive to left fielder Isaac Collins.
  3.  Brooks Lee grounds out softly, pitcher Randy Dobnak to first baseman Jac Caglianone. Royce Lewis to 3rd.
  4.  Alan Roden flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins.

Bot 2nd

  1.  Isaac Collins grounds out to first baseman Royce Lewis.
  2.  John Rave pops out to shortstop Ryan Kreidler.
  3.  Kyle Isbel grounds out to first baseman Royce Lewis.

Top 3rd

  1.  Luke Keaschall grounds out softly, third baseman Nick Loftin to first baseman Jac Caglianone.
  2.  Ryan Kreidler walks.
  3.  Trevor Larnach grounds out, first baseman Jac Caglianone to pitcher Randy Dobnak. Ryan Kreidler to 3rd.
  4.  Ryan Jeffers flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.

Bot 3rd

  1.  Carter Jensen strikes out swinging.
  2.  Bobby Witt Jr. singles on a ground ball to right fielder Alan Roden.
  3.  Jac Caglianone singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Alan Roden. Bobby Witt Jr. to 2nd.
  4.  Salvador Perez grounds into a double play, third baseman Brooks Lee to second baseman Kody Clemens to first baseman Royce Lewis. Jac Caglianone out at 2nd. Salvador Perez out at 1st.KC 76%

Top 4th

  1.  Josh Bell singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder John Rave.KC 71%
  2.  Kody Clemens grounds into a force out, first baseman Jac Caglianone to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. Josh Bell out at 2nd. Kody Clemens to 1st.
  3.  Royce Lewis singles on a line drive to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Kody Clemens to 3rd.KC 67%
  4.  Brooks Lee walks. Royce Lewis to 2nd.KC 62%
  5.  Alan Roden out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder John Rave. Kody Clemens scores. Royce Lewis to 3rd. Brooks Lee to 2nd.
  6.  Luke Keaschall grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Jac Caglianone.KC 69%

Bot 4th

  1.  Michael Massey lines out to center fielder Luke Keaschall.
  2.  Nick Loftin flies out to left fielder Trevor Larnach.
  3.  Isaac Collins grounds out, second baseman Kody Clemens to first baseman Royce Lewis.

Top 5th

  1.  Ryan Kreidler grounds out, third baseman Nick Loftin to first baseman Jac Caglianone.
  2.  Trevor Larnach walks.
  3.  Ryan Jeffers flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
  4.  Josh Bell flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins.

Bot 5th

  1.  John Rave grounds out, second baseman Kody Clemens to first baseman Royce Lewis.
  2.  Kyle Isbel singles on a ground ball to left fielder Trevor Larnach.
  3.  Carter Jensen walks. Kyle Isbel to 2nd.
  4.  Bobby Witt Jr. doubles (23) on a line drive to left fielder Trevor Larnach. Kyle Isbel scores. Carter Jensen scores. Bobby Witt Jr. to 3rd. Bobby Witt Jr. advances to 3rd, on a throwing error by shortstop Ryan Kreidler.KC 92%
  5.  Jac Caglianone reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by first baseman Royce Lewis. Bobby Witt Jr. scores.
  6.  Salvador Perez lines out to first baseman Royce Lewis.
  7.  Michael Massey grounds out to first baseman Royce Lewis.

Top 6th

  1.  Kody Clemens pops out to second baseman Michael Massey.
  2.  Royce Lewis singles on a line drive to right fielder John Rave.
  3.  Brooks Lee strikes out swinging.
  4.  Austin Martin grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Jac Caglianone.

Bot 6th

  1.  Nick Loftin called out on strikes.
  2.  Isaac Collins walks.
  3.  John Rave bunt grounds out softly, pitcher Kody Funderburk to first baseman Royce Lewis. Isaac Collins to 2nd.
  4.  Kyle Isbel grounds out, second baseman Kody Clemens to first baseman Royce Lewis.

Top 7th

  1.  Luke Keaschall called out on strikes.
  2.  Ryan Kreidler flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins.
  3.  Trevor Larnach walks.
  4.  Ryan Jeffers called out on strikes.

Bot 7th

  1.  Carter Jensen lines out sharply to center fielder Luke Keaschall.
  2.  Bobby Witt Jr. challenged (pitch result), call on the field was confirmed: Bobby Witt Jr. called out on strikes.
  3.  Jac Caglianone strikes out swinging.

Top 8th

  1.  Josh Bell homers (14) on a fly ball to center field.
  2.  Kody Clemens grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Jac Caglianone.
  3.  Royce Lewis reaches on a throwing error by third baseman Nick Loftin.
  4.  Brooks Lee flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins.
  5.  Austin Martin flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.

Bot 8th

  1.  Salvador Perez doubles (17) on a fly ball to center fielder Luke Keaschall.
  2.  Michael Massey flies out to center fielder Luke Keaschall.
  3.  Nick Loftin walks.
  4.  Isaac Collins grounds into a force out, fielded by third baseman Brooks Lee. Tyler Tolbert out at 3rd. Nick Loftin to 3rd. Isaac Collins to 1st. Throwing error by third baseman Brooks Lee.
  5.  Starling Marte doubles (5) on a sharp fly ball to center fielder Luke Keaschall. Nick Loftin scores. Isaac Collins scores.
  6.  Kyle Isbel singles on a ground ball to center fielder Luke Keaschall. Starling Marte scores.
  7.  Twins challenged (pitch result): Carter Jensen walks. Kyle Isbel to 2nd.
  8.  Bobby Witt Jr. flies out to center fielder Luke Keaschall.

Top 9th

  1.  Luke Keaschall singles on a line drive to left fielder Isaac Collins.
  2.  Ryan Kreidler flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins.
  3.  Trevor Larnach lines out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
  4.  Ryan Jeffers grounds out, third baseman Nick Loftin to first baseman Jac Caglianone.

Bot 1st

  1.  MIN 0, KC 1Salvador Perez out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder Trevor Larnach. Bobby Witt Jr. scores.
  2.  MIN 0, KC 2Michael Massey doubles (20) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Luke Keaschall. Jac Caglianone scores.KC 75%

Top 4th

  1.  MIN 1, KC 2Alan Roden out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder John Rave. Kody Clemens scores. Royce Lewis to 3rd. Brooks Lee to 2nd.

Bot 5th

  1.  MIN 1, KC 4Bobby Witt Jr. doubles (23) on a line drive to left fielder Trevor Larnach. Kyle Isbel scores. Carter Jensen scores. Bobby Witt Jr. to 3rd. Bobby Witt Jr. advances to 3rd, on a throwing error by shortstop Ryan Kreidler.KC 92%
  2.  MIN 1, KC 5Jac Caglianone reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by first baseman Royce Lewis. Bobby Witt Jr. scores.

Top 8th

  1.  MIN 2, KC 5Josh Bell homers (14) on a fly ball to center field.

Bot 8th

  1.  MIN 2, KC 7Starling Marte doubles (5) on a sharp fly ball to center fielder Luke Keaschall. Nick Loftin scores. Isaac Collins scores.
  2.  MIN 2, KC 8Kyle Isbel singles on a ground ball to center fielder Luke Keaschall. Starling Marte scores.

Win probability

Bot 5th · Biggest swing #1 · MIN 1–4 KC

Bobby Witt Jr. doubles (23) on a line drive to left fielder Trevor Larnach. Kyle Isbel scores. Carter Jensen scores. Bobby Witt Jr. to 3rd. Bobby Witt Jr. advances to 3rd, on a throwing error by shortstop Ryan Kreidler.

See it in the scoring summary
KC 92%KC +16 pts

Game leaders

TwinsMinneapolis

RoyalsKansas City

Box score

BattingABRHRBIHRBBSOAVG
Trevor Larnach LF3000020.283
Ryan Jeffers C5000001.283
Josh Bell DH4121100.247
Kody Clemens 2B4100001.236
Royce Lewis 1B4040000.232
Brooks Lee 3B3000011.242
Alan Roden RF1001000.214
Austin Martin RF2000000.236
Luke Keaschall CF4010001.263
Ryan Kreidler SS3000010.236
Totals33272144

2B: Lewis.HR: Bell.RBI: Bell, Roden.SB: Clemens, Kreidler.

PitchingIPHRERBBSOPERA
Joe Ryan L5.175423993.65
Kody Funderburk1.200002143.18
Travis Adams0.212210205.67
Taylor Rogers0.121110145.09

Video

0:17Salvador Perez's sacrifice fly0:06Joe Ryan strikes out Carter Jensen0:20Michael Massey's RBI double0:41Royals honor Salvador Perez as club's home run king
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