The Kansas City Royals defeated the Minnesota Twins 11-2 at Kauffman Stadium on September 6, 2025. The Royals improved their record to 72-69, while the Twins fell to 62-79. Stephen Kolek secured the win for the Royals, pitching seven innings and allowing just two runs.

Salvador Perez led the Royals with three RBIs, including a home run. Vinnie Pasquantino also contributed with two RBIs and a double. The Royals’ strong offense and Kolek’s solid performance were key in their victory over the Twins.

The Kansas City Royals started strong, scoring five runs in the first inning. The Twins could not respond in the first two innings. In the third, the Twins added two runs, but the Royals answered with three more runs of their own. The Royals added one run in the fourth and two more in the sixth. The Twins did not score again after the third inning. The Royals finished the game with an 11-2 victory over the Twins.

Stephen Kolek played a big role in the Royals’ win. He pitched 7 innings, allowing only 2 runs on 6 hits. Kolek also struck out 4 batters and walked just 1, earning the win and improving his record to 4-5.

Salvador Perez stood out in the Royals’ batting lineup. He went 2 for 4 with a home run and 3 RBIs. Vinnie Pasquantino also contributed with 2 hits and 2 RBIs, helping the Royals score 11 runs.

For the Twins, Joe Ryan struggled on the mound. He pitched 2 innings, giving up 5 runs on 4 hits, leading to the loss. Byron Buxton and Luke Keaschall each drove in a run, but it wasn’t enough to challenge the Royals’ strong performance.

What’s Next

The Royals’ victory over the Twins has significant implications for both teams in the Central division standings. With the win, the Royals improved their record to 72-69, holding onto the 2nd position in the division. This win keeps them in the race for a playoff spot as the season progresses. On the other hand, the Twins’ loss drops their record to 62-79, placing them in 4th position in the Central division. The gap between the Royals and Twins widens, making it tougher for the Twins to catch up. This game could impact their chances of improving their standing as the season nears its end.

The Minnesota Twins will continue their series against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday, September 7, 2025. The game will take place at Kauffman Stadium with a start time of 2:10 PM. After this, the Twins will travel to face the Los Angeles Angels in a new series starting on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.

The Kansas City Royals will also play the Twins on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at home in Kauffman Stadium. Following this game, the Royals will head to Progressive Field to begin a new series against the Cleveland Guardians on Monday, September 8, 2025. The game is scheduled for 6:40 PM.

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