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    Minnesota Twins @ Kansas City Royals

    MIN
    Minnesota TwinsTwinsMIN
    4-8, 2-4 Away
    0
    4-8, 2-4 Away
    Final
    KC
    Kansas City RoyalsRoyalsKC
    5-5, 5-4 Home
    2
    5-5, 5-4 Home
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    hittersH-ABRHRRBIAVG
    J. Polanco2B
    1-3000.214
    C. CorreaSS
    1-4000.190
    G. Urshela3B
    0-4000.257
    K. GarlickRF
    1-2000.222
    M. KeplerPH-RF
    1-1000.189
    G. SanchezC
    0-4000.216
    Today's at BatsFull Player Profile
    • 2nd: Sánchez flied out to right.
    • 4th: Sánchez grounded out to first, Garlick to second.
    • 6th: Sánchez grounded into fielder's choice to shortstop, Kepler out at second.
    • 9th: Sánchez grounded into double play, third to second to first, Kepler out at second.
    T. LarnachLF
    0-3000.174
    M. Sano1B
    1-3000.091
    R. JeffersDH
    0-3000.148
    G. CelestinoCF
    0-1000.125
    L. ArraezPH
    0-1000.313
    N. GordonCF
    0-0000.231
    pitchersIPHERBBKPC-STERA
    C. Paddack
    5.0520471-525.00
    C. Thielbar
    1.0100215-1217.18
    C. Stashak
    2.0000221-156.75
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    Win Probability

    According to ESPN Analytics

    MINKC
    Hits
    5
    6
    Home Runs
    0
    0
    Total Bases
    5
    7
    Runners LOB
    5
    3

    Game Information

    Kauffman Stadium
    Kauffman Stadium
    1:10 AM, 21 April 2022
    Kansas City, Missouri
    Attendance: 8,969
    Game Time:2:29
    • Umpires:
    • Home Plate Umpire - Roberto Ortiz
    • First Base Umpire - Junior Valentine
    • Second Base Umpire - Doug Eddings
    • Third Base Umpire - Brian Knight

    Royals bullpen backs up Daniel Lynch in 2-0 win over Twins

    — Daniel Lynch was pitching so well into the sixth inning Wednesday night that Royals manager Mike Matheny would've left him in the game against Minnesota had the Kansas City offense provided a little more support.
    Apr 21, 2022, 04:30 am - AP
    MIN
    KC
    123456789RHE
    000000000050
    10001000-260
    D. Lynch IV
    win

    D. Lynch IV1-1

    5.0 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 2 K, 1 BB
    C. Paddack
    loss

    C. Paddack0-2

    5.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 4 K, 0 BB
    S. Barlow
    save

    S. Barlow1

    1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 0 K, 0 BB

    Scoring Summary

    Inning

    MINKC
    1stWitt Jr. grounded into double play, shortstop to second to first, Merrifield scored, Lopez out at second.01
    5thMondesi reached on bunt single to first, Benintendi scored, Dozier to second.02
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    KC wins 2-1

    • Twins
      3
    • Royals
      4
    Game 1
    20/4
    • Twins
      0
    • Royals
      2
    Game 2
    21/4
    • Twins
      1
    • Royals
      0
    Game 3
    21/4

    2025 American League Central Standings

    TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
    Cleveland8874.543-W2
    Detroit8775.5371L1
    Kansas City8280.5066W2
    Minnesota7092.43218L1
    Chicago60102.37028W1
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