Sano, Twins stave off sweep with 6-5 win over Royals
Miguel Sano's hustle led Minnesota to a pair of early runs and his RBI double tied the game in the decisive seventh inning, helping the Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 6-5 on Wednesday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Kansas City Royals
5
Minnesota Twins
6
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| MIN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
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Match Report
Play by Play
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-6
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Play Result 5-6
Dyson singled to left, Merrifield scored, Dyson to second advancing on throw.
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Advancing On Play 5-6
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-6
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Play Result 4-6
Buxton homered to left center (400 feet).
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 4: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-5
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Play Result 4-5
Escobar singled to left, Sanó scored, Grossman to second.
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Advancing On Force 4-5
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-4
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Play Result 4-4
Sanó doubled to right, Dozier scored.
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Advancing On Play 4-4
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Bunt Pop Foul Out 4-3
Pitch 1: strike 0 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-3
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Play Result 4-3
Grossman homered to left center (416 feet).
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-2
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Play Result 4-2
Morales homered to right center (438 feet).
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Play Result 3-2
Sanó safe at first on throwing error by shortstop Escobar, Buxton scored.
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Error 3-2
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-1
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Play Result 3-1
Butera homered to left center (394 feet).
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-1
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Play Result 2-1
Merrifield singled to left, Morales scored, Escobar to second, Escobar thrown out at third attempting to advance on play.
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Advancing On Force 2-1
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-1
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Play Result 1-1
Morales singled to right center, Hosmer scored, Morales to second on throwing error by center fielder Buxton.
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Advancing On Play 1-1
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End Inning 5-6
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-6
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Play Result 5-6
Orlando popped out to first.
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Pop Out 5-6
Pitch 4: in play
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Strike Swinging 5-6
Pitch 3: strike 1 (swinging)
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Ball 5-6
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 5-6
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-6
Orlando batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-6
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Play Result 5-6
Dyson singled to left, Merrifield scored, Dyson to second advancing on throw.
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Throw 5-6
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Advancing On Play 5-6
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Single 4-6
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 4-6
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Ball 4-6
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 4-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-6
Dyson batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-6
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Play Result 4-6
Nava flied out to left.
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Fly Out 4-6
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 4-6
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-6
Nava batting
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Play Result 4-6
Nava hit for Butera.
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Lineup Change 4-6
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Lineup Change 4-6
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-6
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Play Result 4-6
Merrifield doubled to left.
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Double 4-6
Pitch 5: in play
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 4: foul
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Strike Looking 4-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 4-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 4-6
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-6
Merrifield batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-6
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Play Result 4-6
Escobar grounded out to shortstop.
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Ground Out 4-6
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 4-6
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 4-6
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-6
Escobar batting
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Head to Head
KC wins series 2-1
Injuries
Minnesota Twins
- Cole Sands Out
- David Festa Out
- Mick Abel Out
- Anthony Banda Out
- Jeff Hoffman Out
Kansas City Royals
- Mitch Spence Out
- Nick Mears Out
- Ryan Bergert Out
- Cole Ragans Out
- Luinder Avila Out
Lineups
ConfirmedMIN
Brian Dozier2B15
Jorge PolancoSS11
Miguel SanoDH22
Kennys Vargas1B92
Robbie GrossmanLF8
Eduardo Escobar3B3
Logan SchaferRF32
John Ryan MurphyC18
Byron BuxtonCF25
Substitutes
Eddie RosarioLF9
Kurt SuzukiPH24
Max KeplerRF22
KC
Jarrod DysonCF1
Paulo OrlandoRF16
Eric Hosmer1B51
Kendrys MoralesDH36
Alex GordonLF4
Cheslor Cuthbert3B57
Alcides EscobarSS3
Whit Merrifield2B15
Drew ButeraC16
Substitutes
Terrance GoreDH4
Daniel NavaPH25
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