The Minnesota Twins defeated the Kansas City Royals 5-1 at Kauffman Stadium on September 7, 2025. Bailey Ober led the Twins to victory on the mound, improving his record to 4-7 with a 5.23 ERA. The Twins’ win brought their season record to 62-80, keeping them in 4th place in the AL Central.

Byron Buxton and Kody Clemens contributed significantly to the Twins’ offense. Buxton hit a home run and drove in one run, while Clemens also hit a homer and collected two RBIs. The Royals’ loss dropped their record to 73-69, placing them 2nd in the AL Central.

The Twins started strong with a run in the first inning. They added two more runs in the fourth inning, taking a 3-0 lead. In the sixth inning, the Twins scored another run, making it 4-0. The Royals scored their only run in the bottom of the sixth inning. The Twins answered with one more run in the seventh inning, bringing the final score to 5-1. The Twins had a total of nine hits, while the Royals managed seven hits.

Byron Buxton led the Twins with a home run and an RBI. Kody Clemens also contributed with a home run and drove in two runs. Matt Wallner added another RBI, highlighting the Twins’ offensive efforts.

Bailey Ober secured the win for the Twins. He pitched 5.33 innings, allowing one run on four hits while striking out six. Caleb Thielbar and Jhoan Duran provided solid relief, keeping the Royals’ bats quiet.

Michael Lorenzen took the loss for the Royals, giving up four runs over 5.33 innings. Vinnie Pasquantino managed to drive in the Royals’ only run. Mike Yastrzemski contributed two hits, including a double, but the Royals struggled to generate more offense.

What’s Next

The Twins’ win over the Royals has implications for the standings in the Central Division. The Twins now have a record of 62-80, which places them in fourth position. This victory might help them gain some momentum as they try to climb higher in the standings. On the other hand, the Royals’ loss brings their record to 73-69, keeping them in second place in the Central Division. This game adds another chapter to the head-to-head meetings between these teams this season. The Royals will need to regroup to maintain their position in the standings.

The Minnesota Twins will start a new series against the Los Angeles Angels. Their next game is on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. The game is set to begin at 9:38 PM.

The Kansas City Royals will also begin a new series, facing the Cleveland Guardians. Their next game is on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Progressive Field. The first pitch is scheduled for 6:40 PM.

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