Twins Rally in Ninth to Overcome Royals 5-1

Byron Buxton's late-game heroics and a strong bullpen performance secure the win for Minnesota.

The Minnesota Twins secured a 5-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals, spurred by a four-run ninth inning.
Byron Buxton and Christian Vázquez provided crucial hits in the late innings to drive in runs, with Buxton contributing a game-tying double in the eighth and a two-run double in the ninth.
The Royals' bullpen struggled, allowing five hits, five runs, and two walks in three innings, while Twins' pitchers excelled, particularly in the final innings.
Royals starter Seth Lugo delivered a strong performance, allowing only two hits and a walk over six innings, but the bullpen could not maintain the lead.
The game featured a controversial hit-by-pitch call in the ninth inning, which was challenged by the Royals but ultimately upheld, setting the stage for the Twins' rally.