The Royals now hold a half-game lead for second place in the division and the second wild card spot after winning on Friday night.
Kansas City Royals' Kyle Isbel beats the tag by Minnesota Twins catcher Christian Vazquez to score on a double by Tommy Pham during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. The Minnesota Twins and Kansas City Royals, two teams fighting for the second wild-card playoff spot in the American League, will meet again Saturday night at Kauffman Stadium in KC.
Cole Ragans scattered four hits in six scoreless innings as the host Royals defeated the Twins 5-0 Friday night and traded places with the Twins in the AL Central and wild-card standings.Michael Massey had three hits, including a home run, for the Royals.Ragans won for the first time since a 4-1 victory in Minneapolis on August 14, the Royals’ lone win in Minnesota this season.. “We mixed it well. In the beginning, we got ahead pretty good. Towards the back end I had to battle a little bit.
The pitching probable for Saturday night’s game are Bailey Ober for the Twins vs. Alec Marsh for the Royals. Kansas City Royals' Michael Massey runs the bases past Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Zebby Matthews after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. Bobby Witt Jr. is among the Royals’ offensive leaders with 30 home runs, 47 walks and 97 RBI while hitting .337. Vinnie Pasquantino is 8-for-36 with two doubles, a home run and two RBI over the past 10 games.Ryan Jeffers ranks fourth on the Twins with 41 extra base hits .
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