Disappointing Beginning
Well, Royals fans, today was a tough one to swallow.
We went up against the Minnesota Twins and were looking to come out on top, but the game didn't start off as we'd hoped. The Twins' Byron Buxton wasted no time getting on the board with a homer to left center in the first inning. Our boys just couldn't seem to find their rhythm early on, with Mike Yastrzemski, Maikel Garcia, and Vinnie Pasquantino all grounding or flying out in the bottom of the first.Middle Innings Struggles
The boys kept pushing, but the Twins managed to expand their lead with Kody Clemens blasting a two-run homer in the fourth inning. Our lineup was not lacking in effort, but it seemed like luck wasn't on our side. We saw opportunities for an offensive spark disappear with unfortunate outs and strikeouts. Our one glimmer of hope came in the sixth when Garcia doubled and Pasquantino brought him home with a solid single, getting us our only run of the game. However, the Twins answered back, keeping us at bay for the remainder of the game.Persistent Attempts and Tough End
In the final innings, we witnessed solid pitching changes and strategic plays, but as always, baseball is a game of chances. Our boys on base in both the eighth and ninth innings kept us hoping for a comeback. However, Yastrzemski's final fly out to center sealed our fate today, as the Twins secured the victory at 5-1.
Although today's game didn't see the Royals in top form, we're always #RoyalsProud of our team's dedication. We'll keep cheering them on as we look to bounce back in the next game. Keep the faith, Royals fans! 
️Scoreboard for Twins @ Royals (September 7th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 0 |