Minnesota Twins vs Kansas City Royals
July 30, 2026 • 1:40 PM • Target Field
Status
Final
Minnesota Twins
MIN
4
Kansas City Royals
KC
3
Last 5 Form
Probable Pitchers
Minnesota Twins
Starter
Kansas City Royals
Starter
Standings Snapshot
Full standingsMinnesota Twins
55-55 (.500)
Div
#3
WC
#4
GB
3.0
Kansas City Royals
46-64 (.418)
Div
#5
WC
#10
GB
12.0
Season Comparison
2026| Stat | Minnesota Twins | Kansas City Royals |
|---|---|---|
| OPS | .730 | .716 |
| HR | 165 | 142 |
| Runs | 652 | 593 |
| ERA | 4.61 | 4.69 |
| WHIP | 1.37 | 1.39 |
| Strikeouts | 1150 | 1009 |
Top Players
Minnesota Twins
Hitters
Pitchers
7.0 IP, 9 SO, 0 ERA
3.0 IP, 3 SO, 0 ERA
5.2 IP, 5 SO, 1.588 ERA
Kansas City Royals
Hitters
Pitchers
Line Score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Royals | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
| Minnesota Twins | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
Box Score
Batting
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Royals | |||||||
| Carter Jensen (DH) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| John Rave (CF) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane Thomas (CF) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jac Caglianone (1B) | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Salvador Perez (C) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Michael Massey (2B) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Loftin (RF) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaac Collins (LF) | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Rojas (3B) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Tolbert (SS) | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Noah Cameron (P) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lucas Erceg (P) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Matt Strahm (P) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Minnesota Twins | |||||||
| Austin Martin (LF) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Victor Caratini (PH) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Jeffers (C) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Royce Lewis (2B) | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Josh Bell (DH) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alan Roden (PR) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kody Clemens (RF) | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Luke Keaschall (CF) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brooks Lee (3B) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Jackson (1B) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Ryan Kreidler (SS) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevor Larnach (PH) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bailey Ober (P) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Taylor Rogers (P) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Andrew Morris (P) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yoendrys Gómez (P) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Pitching
| Pitcher | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Royals | |||||||
| Noah Cameron | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Lucas Erceg | 0.2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Matt Strahm | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Minnesota Twins | |||||||
| Bailey Ober | 6.0 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Taylor Rogers | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Andrew Morris | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yoendrys Gómez | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Scoring Summary
top 3 • Home Run • 0-2
Jac Caglianone homers (17) on a fly ball to right field. John Rave scores.
top 5 • Double • 0-3
John Rave doubles (4) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Kody Clemens. Carter Jensen scores. Throwing error by right fielder Kody Clemens.
bottom 9 • Home Run • 4-3
Kody Clemens hits a grand slam (19) to right center field. Ryan Jeffers scores. Royce Lewis scores. Alan Roden scores.
Play-by-Play
Official contentbottom 9 • Home Run • 4-3
Kody Clemens hits a grand slam (19) to right center field. Ryan Jeffers scores. Royce Lewis scores. Alan Roden scores.
bottom 9 • Walk • 0-3
Salvador Perez challenged (pitch result), call on the field was confirmed: Josh Bell walks. Ryan Jeffers to 3rd. Royce Lewis to 2nd.
bottom 9 • Single • 0-3
Royce Lewis singles on a ground ball to center fielder Lane Thomas. Ryan Jeffers to 2nd.
bottom 9 • Hit By Pitch • 0-3
Ryan Jeffers hit by pitch.
bottom 9 • Lineout • 0-3
Victor Caratini lines out to shortstop Tyler Tolbert.
bottom 9 • Strikeout • 0-3
Trevor Larnach strikes out swinging.
top 9 • Strikeout • 0-3
Carter Jensen strikes out swinging.
top 9 • Single • 0-3
Tyler Tolbert singles on a ground ball to center fielder Luke Keaschall. Josh Rojas to 3rd.
top 9 • Forceout • 0-3
Josh Rojas grounds into a force out, second baseman Royce Lewis to shortstop Ryan Kreidler. Isaac Collins out at 2nd. Josh Rojas to 1st.
top 9 • Single • 0-3
Isaac Collins singles on a line drive to left fielder Austin Martin.
top 9 • Lineout • 0-3
Nick Loftin lines out to second baseman Royce Lewis.
bottom 8 • Strikeout • 0-3
Alex Jackson strikes out swinging.
bottom 8 • Groundout • 0-3
Brooks Lee grounds out, third baseman Josh Rojas to first baseman Jac Caglianone.
bottom 8 • Groundout • 0-3
Luke Keaschall grounds out, third baseman Josh Rojas to first baseman Jac Caglianone.
top 8 • Grounded Into DP • 0-3
Michael Massey grounds into a double play, second baseman Royce Lewis to shortstop Ryan Kreidler to first baseman Alex Jackson. Jac Caglianone out at 2nd. Michael Massey out at 1st.
top 8 • Lineout • 0-3
Salvador Perez lines out to right fielder Kody Clemens.
top 8 • Single • 0-3
Jac Caglianone singles on a fly ball to left fielder Austin Martin.
bottom 7 • Flyout • 0-3
Kody Clemens flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins.
bottom 7 • Forceout • 0-3
Josh Bell grounds into a force out, third baseman Josh Rojas to second baseman Michael Massey. Ryan Jeffers out at 2nd. Josh Bell to 1st.
bottom 7 • Strikeout • 0-3
Royce Lewis strikes out swinging.
bottom 7 • Single • 0-3
Ryan Jeffers singles on a line drive to center fielder Lane Thomas.
top 7 • Strikeout • 0-3
Lane Thomas called out on strikes.
top 7 • Walk • 0-3
Carter Jensen walks. Tyler Tolbert to 2nd.
top 7 • Fielders Choice Out • 0-3
Tyler Tolbert reaches on a fielder's choice out, third baseman Brooks Lee to shortstop Ryan Kreidler to third baseman Brooks Lee. Isaac Collins out at 3rd.
top 7 • Sac Bunt • 0-3
Josh Rojas out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Taylor Rogers to second baseman Royce Lewis. Isaac Collins to 2nd.
top 7 • Single • 0-3
Isaac Collins singles on a line drive to center fielder Luke Keaschall.
bottom 6 • Groundout • 0-3
Austin Martin grounds out sharply, shortstop Tyler Tolbert to first baseman Jac Caglianone.
bottom 6 • Groundout • 0-3
Ryan Kreidler grounds out softly, catcher Salvador Perez to first baseman Jac Caglianone. Brooks Lee to 2nd.
bottom 6 • Strikeout • 0-3
Alex Jackson strikes out swinging.
bottom 6 • Walk • 0-3
Brooks Lee walks.