Berrios goes 7 as Twins beat Royals 8-2
Max Kepler had three hits, including a two-run homer that put Minnesota ahead to stay, and Jose Berrios threw seven sharp innings to help the Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 8-2 on Saturday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Kansas City Royals
2
Minnesota Twins
8
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| MIN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
Target Field · 27,909 att.
Match Report
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-8
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Play Result 2-8
Morrison homered to right (442 feet), Polanco scored.
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Advancing On Force 2-8
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
Wilson grounded out to third, Kepler scored, Forsythe to third.
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Advancing On Play 2-6
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-5
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Play Result 2-5
Forsythe doubled to left, Sanó scored, Kepler to third.
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Advancing On Force 2-5
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
Rosario hit sacrifice fly to center, Wilson scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-4
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 2-3
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
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Play Result 2-3
Kepler homered to right (373 feet), Morrison scored.
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Advancing On Force 2-3
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 2-8
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-8
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Play Result 2-8
Butera grounded out to shortstop.
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Ground Out 2-8
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 2-8
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 2-8
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-8
Butera batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-8
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Play Result 2-8
Escobar flied out to left.
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Fly Out 2-8
Pitch 9: in play
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Ball 2-8
Pitch 8: ball 3
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 5: foul
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Ball 2-8
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 2-8
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 2-8
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-8
Escobar batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-8
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Play Result 2-8
Phillips struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 2-8
Pitch 6: strike 3 (looking)
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Ball 2-8
Pitch 5: ball 2
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 2-8
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 2-8
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-8
Phillips batting
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Play Result 2-8
Drake relieved Reed.
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Start Inning 2-8
Top of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 2-8
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Lineup Change 2-8
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End Inning 2-8
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-8
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Play Result 2-8
Polanco grounded out to shortstop.
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Ground Out 2-8
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 2-8
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Ball 2-8
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Head to Head
MIN wins series 3-0
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
Joe MauerDH7
Eddie RosarioLF9
Jorge PolancoSS11
Logan Morrison1B21
Miguel Sano3B22
Max KeplerRF22
Logan Forsythe2B11
Jake CaveCF11
Bobby WilsonC37
KC
Whit Merrifield2B15
Alex GordonLF4
Salvador PerezDH13
Lucas Duda1B9
Rosell Herrera3B12
Jorge BonifacioRF36
Brett PhillipsCF1
Alcides EscobarSS3
Drew ButeraC16
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