Kansas City Royals @ Minnesota Twins

Kansas City RoyalsRoyalsKC

27-39, 12-22 Away

Final

Minnesota TwinsTwinsMIN

30-37, 18-18 Home

Royals hang on for one-run win over Twins on the road

0:45

Royals
8
Twins
6

Game 1

5/6

Royals
3
Twins
5

Game 2

6/6

Royals
3
Twins
2

Game 3

7/6

Royals
6
Twins
5

Game 4

8/6

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Cleveland	37	31	.544	-	L2
Chicago	34	31	.523	1.5	L1
Minnesota	30	37	.448	6.5	L2
Detroit	27	39	.409	9	W1
Kansas City	27	39	.409	9	W2

Cubs' Taillon (hamstring) out until after the All-Star break

The Chicago Cubs are expected to be without starter Jameson Taillon until after the All-Star break due to a strained left hamstring.

Angels' Kochanowicz (elbow), Moncada (knee) to have surgery

Angels pitcher Jack Kochanowicz needs Tommy John surgery and is expected to be sidelined through the 2027 season. Yoan Moncada needs surgery on his balky right knee.

Witt, Perez, Caglianone return to Royals lineup vs. Rangers

The Royals got regulars Bobby Witt Jr., Salvador Perez and Jac Caglianone back in the lineup for Tuesday's series opener against the Rangers.

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Cubs' Taillon (hamstring) out until after the All-Star break

Angels' Kochanowicz (elbow), Moncada (knee) to have surgery

Witt, Perez, Caglianone return to Royals lineup vs. Rangers