A Great Start for the Twins
What a game, Twins fans!
Our Minnesota Twins grabbed an impressive victory over the Kansas City Royals, with a final score of 9-4. Right out of the gate, we had a bit of a rocky start when Mike Yastrzemski homered to give the Royals an early lead. But our team didn't let that dampen our spirits for long!Matt Wallner quickly responded with a 434-foot moonshot to center, leveling the score. Then, thanks to crucial plays by Ryan Jeffers, Kody Clemens, and Luke Keaschall, we surged ahead to finish the first inning leading 3-1. The energy at Target Field was electric!
Dominating the Middle Innings
The second inning saw our offensive momentum continue as Jeffers and Keaschall added some vital RBIs, taking the score to 5-1. We also kept the Royals scoreless for several innings, with solid defense and pitching. A huge shoutout to our pitching staff who managed to keep the Royals at bay.
In the fourth inning, Clemens crushed a two-run homer to right, extending our lead to a comfortable 7-1. The bats stayed hot through the sixth inning when both Jeffers and Royce Lewis came through with clutch hits. Lewis doubled, bringing in another run to make it 9-2. Our lineup was relentless, and it was fantastic to see such a well-rounded performance.
Closing It Out in Style
Despite a late rally attempt by the Royals in the eighth and ninth innings, our bullpen slammed the door shut. Special mention to our relievers Sands and Kriske for stepping up in the critical innings and ensuring the Royals couldn't close the gap. Although Jonathan India and John Rave made things interesting, scoring for the Royals, our guys held their nerve to secure that fabulous win.What a fantastic team effort overall! Seeing the unity and perseverance on the field, I couldn’t be prouder to be a Twins fan! Way to show the Royals what we're made of!
Go Twins! 
Scoreboard for Royals @ Twins (August 9th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 14 | 1 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 0 |