Kansas City Royals vs. Minnesota Twins

Sunday, September 8th, 2024 1:10PM CST

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Game Recap

On Sunday, the Kansas City Royals secured a 2-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins to complete a series sweep of their closest rival in the American League wild-card race. Michael Wacha delivered a stellar pitching performance, going seven innings and allowing just four hits, while Garrett Hampson and Salvador Perez provided the offense by driving in the winning runs.

Game Details

Date: Sunday, September 8th, 2024

Time: 1:10PM CST

Stadium: Kauffman Stadium

Location: Kansas City, Missouri

Attendance: 26,477

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Game Stats


Kansas City Royals Batting

Royals Batting

Doubles: Melendez (22, Woods Richardson); Witt Jr. (41, Blewett)

Runs Batted In: Perez (95), Hampson (15)

2-out Runs Batted In: Perez

Sacrifice Flies: Hampson

Team Left On Base: 7

Team Runners Left In Scoring Position: 2-9 (Perez 1-2, Melendez 0-1, Fermin 0-1, Witt Jr. 0-1, Massey 0-2, Garcia 1-2)

Runners Left In Scoring Position With 2 Outs: Fermin 1; Witt Jr. 2; Massey 1


Kansas City Royals Pitching

Royals Pitching

First-pitch strikes/Batters Faced: Wacha 14/23; Erceg 1/4; Bubic 3/3

Called strikes-Swinging strikes-Foul balls-In play strikes: Wacha-12-16-15-14; Erceg-1-3-2-3; Bubic-4-0-1-1

Ground Balls-Fly Balls: Wacha 3-8; Erceg 1-1; Bubic 0-2

Game Scores: M Wacha 75


Kansas City Royals Fielding

Royals Fielding

Double Plays: 2 (Witt Jr.-Perez , Garcia-Massey-Perez)

Assists: Renfroe (Miranda at Home)



Minnesota Twins Batting

Twins Batting

Doubles: Larnach (16, Wacha)

Ground Into Double Play: Miranda; Julien

Team Left On Base: 3

Team Runners Left In Scoring Position: 0-2 (Lewis 0-1, Larnach 0-1)


Minnesota Twins Pitching

Twins Pitching

First-pitch strikes/Batters Faced: Blewett 2/5; Alcala 2/3; Woods Richardson 15/19; Sands 5/6

Called strikes-Swinging strikes-Foul balls-In play strikes: Blewett-3-1-3-4; Alcala-3-1-1-2; Woods Richardson-11-8-11-14; Sands-3-3-8-5

Ground Balls-Fly Balls: Blewett 1-1; Alcala 1-1; Woods Richardson 2-9; Sands 1-3

Game Scores: S Woods Richardson 48


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