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Keaschall’s 11th-Inning Blast Secures Twins’ 5-3 Win Over Royals

Michael Tonkin’s scoreless 10th and 11th innings showcased Minnesota’s late-game depth leading into a rookie’s walk-off homer

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Overview

  • Luke Keaschall hit a two-run walk-off homer in the 11th inning for his second career long ball and extended his on-base streak to 12 games.
  • Ryan Fitzgerald’s first major league hit was a two-run homer in the third inning that gave the Twins an early lead.
  • Vinnie Pasquantino’s 20th homer gave Kansas City a 3-2 lead, but the Royals went 1-for-15 with runners in scoring position and left 15 men on base.
  • The Twins tied the game in the eighth when Ryan Jeffers delivered an RBI single after a misplayed fly ball by the Royals’ left fielder.
  • Reliever Michael Tonkin delivered scoreless 10th and 11th innings to earn his first win since July 2024.