Minnesota Twins vs. Kansas City Royals

Saturday, August 4th, 2018 6:10PM CST

Minnesota Twins

Twins

MIN

Home

8
vs.
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Royals

KC

Away

2
Kansas City Royals

Game Recap

During their game on the night of August 4, 2018, the Minnesota Twins secured an 8-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals. Minnesota's win was aided by Max Kepler, who collected three hits including a crucial two-run home run that propelled the Twins into a permanent lead, and by Jose Berrios, who pitched effectively through seven innings.

Game Details

Date: Saturday, August 4th, 2018

Time: 6:10PM CST

Stadium: Target Field

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota

Attendance: 27,909

Line Score

Innings:123456789
Minnesota TwinsMIN 10021220-
Kansas City RoyalsKC 002000000

Game Stats


Minnesota Twins Batting

Twins Batting

Doubles: Wilson (8, Smith); Forsythe (1, Sparkman); Cave (8, Sparkman)

Home Runs: Rosario (20, 1st inning off Smith 0 on, 1 Out); Kepler (14, 4th inning off Smith 1 on, 2 Out); Morrison (15, 7th inning off Sparkman 1 on, 0 Out)

Runs Batted In: Rosario 2 (66), Kepler 2 (43), Forsythe (2), Wilson (14), Morrison 2 (39)

2-out Runs Batted In: Kepler 2

Sacrifice Flies: Rosario

Team Left On Base: 7

Team Runners Left In Scoring Position: 2-7 (Forsythe 1-1, Rosario 0-1, Cave 0-1, Wilson 0-2, Mauer 1-1, Morrison 0-1)

Runners Left In Scoring Position With 2 Outs: Rosario 1; Wilson 2; Morrison 1


Minnesota Twins Pitching

Twins Pitching

First-pitch strikes/Batters Faced: Berríos 21/29; Reed 3/4; Drake 0/3

Called strikes-Swinging strikes-Foul balls-In play strikes: Berríos 15-11-25-19; Reed 4-0-1-4; Drake 3-0-7-2

Ground Balls-Fly Balls: Berríos 10-5; Reed 2-1; Drake 1-1

Game Scores: J Berrios 62



Kansas City Royals Batting

Royals Batting

Doubles: Duda (9, Reed)

Runs Batted In: Gordon 2 (27)

Sacrifice Hit: Escobar

Team Left On Base: 7

Team Runners Left In Scoring Position: 1-7 (Butera 0-1, Gordon 1-1, Herrera 0-1, Escobar 0-1, Pérez 0-1, Bonifacio 0-1, Duda 0-1)

Runners Left In Scoring Position With 2 Outs: Butera 1; Bonifacio 1; Duda 1


Kansas City Royals Pitching

Royals Pitching

Pitcher Notes: Smith pitched to 2 batters in the 6th

First-pitch strikes/Batters Faced: Smith 14/24; Sparkman 7/12; Adam 2/3

Called strikes-Swinging strikes-Foul balls-In play strikes: Smith 21-7-12-18; Sparkman 7-8-11-6; Adam 1-1-4-2

Ground Balls-Fly Balls: Smith 5-6; Sparkman 1-1; Adam 1-1

Game Scores: B Smith 31


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