| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
Royals (48-69) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | |
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Twins (59-55) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 0 |
📦 Box score
|
Kansas City Royals | @🦇 | R | H | 🥩 | BB | SO | 🦞 |
1  |
MJ Melendez RF 🦇 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
2  |
Bobby Witt Jr. 3B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
3  |
Salvador Perez C | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
4  |
Vinnie Pasquantino DH ⭐ | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
5  |
Michael Massey 2B | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
6  |
Nate Eaton LF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
7  |
Nick Pratto 1B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
7  |
Brent Rooker PH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
7  |
Ryan O'Hearn 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
8  |
Kyle Isbel CF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
8  |
Michael A. Taylor CF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
9  |
Nicky Lopez SS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
|
Minnesota Twins | @🦇 | R | H | 🥩 | BB | SO | 🦞 |
1  |
Luis Arraez 2B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
2  |
Carlos Correa SS | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
3  |
Byron Buxton CF | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
4  |
Jose Miranda DH | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
5  |
Jorge Polanco 2B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
6  |
Nick Gordon LF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
6  |
Gilberto Celestino LF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
7  |
Gio Urshela 3B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
8  |
Max Kepler RF | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
9  |
Gary Sánchez C | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
⭐ Home runs
| Batter | In. | Dist (ft.) | EV (MPH) | LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinnie Pasquantino |
1 | 411 | 107.3 | 31° |
💡 Highlights
- VideoPasquantino's two-run homer (8)Vinnie Pasquantino launches a two-run homer to right field, giving the Royals a 2-0 lead in the top of the 1st inning
- VideoMax Kepler's RBI singleMax Kepler knocks a single to left field, plating Jorge Polanco and cutting the Twins' deficit to 2-1 in the 2nd inning
- VideoJose Miranda's RBI singleJose Miranda smacks an RBI single to right field, tying the game at 2 in the bottom of the 5th inning
- VideoJorge Polanco's sac flyJorge Polanco lifts a sacrifice fly to center field, plating Carlos Correa for a 3-2 Twins lead in the bottom of the 5th inning
- VideoCaleb Thielbar escapes jamCaleb Thielbar retires Brent Rooker on a flyout and fans Michael A. Taylor to strand a pair of runners in the top of the 6th
- VideoGary Sánchez's RBI singleGary Sánchez laces a single to left field, scoring Max Kepler and extending the Twins' lead to 4-2 in the bottom of the 6th
- VideoNate Eaton nabs Gary SánchezNate Eaton makes a throw from left field, nabbing Gary Sánchez at second for the second out in the bottom of the 6th
- VideoJoe Ryan K's sixJoe Ryan strikes out six over 5 1/3 innings in his start against Kansas City
- VideoKris Bubic K's sevenKris Bubic strikes out seven Twins over his 5 2/3 innings of work in his start against Minnesota
- VideoTwins turn two after reviewCarlos Correa and Tim Beckham combine for a double play, following a review that confirmed both outs, to seal a 4-2 win over the Royals
- VideoCG: KC vs. MIN- 8/15/22Condensed Game: Max Kepler and Byron Buxton combined for five hits and a big double play to end the game fueled the Twins' 4-2 win
- VideoBaldelli on Twins' 4-2 winManager Rocco Baldelli examines the Twins' win, their timely offense, Tim Beckham's play and more
- VideoMatheny on loss to TwinsManager Mike Matheny discusses Kris Bubic's start, Vinnie Pasquantino's home run and missed opportunities in the 6th inning in the Royals' 4-2 loss
- VideoRoyals vs. Twins HighlightsMax Kepler and Byron Buxton combined for five hits, and a big double play to end the game capped the Twins' 4-2 win over the Royals