Royals vs Twins starting pitchers
- Pablo Lopez for Minnesota Twins
- Brady Singer for Kansas City Royals
Royals vs Twins statistics
| Stat |
Royals |
Twins |
| Hits |
1002 (11th) |
1000 (12th) |
| Batting Average |
.254 (8th) |
.252 (11th) |
| Runs Batted In |
551 (5th) |
534 (11th) |
| Runs |
567 (9th) |
566 (10th) |
| Home Runs |
127 (18th) |
142 (10th) |
| Walks |
311 (28th) |
355 (Tied-17th) |
| Stolen Bases |
99 (Tied-9th) |
58 (Tied-25th) |
| Strikeouts |
795 (30th) |
936 (22nd) |
| Pitches |
16483 (28th) |
17042 (21st) |
Minnesota Twins recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 8/11/24 |
vs Cleveland Guardians |
L |
5-3 |
| 8/10/24 |
vs Cleveland Guardians |
L |
2-1 |
| 8/9/24 |
vs Cleveland Guardians |
W |
6-3 |
| 8/9/24 |
vs Cleveland Guardians |
W |
4-2 |
| 8/7/24 |
@ Chicago Cubs |
L |
8-2 |
Kansas City Royals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 8/10/24 |
vs St. Louis Cardinals |
W |
8-3 |
| 8/9/24 |
vs St. Louis Cardinals |
L |
8-5 |
| 8/7/24 |
vs Boston Red Sox |
W |
8-4 |
| 8/6/24 |
vs Boston Red Sox |
L |
6-5 |
| 8/5/24 |
vs Boston Red Sox |
L |
9-5 |
Royals vs Twins predictions
As the Kansas City Royals gear up to take on the Minnesota Twins, eyes are naturally going to be on a few standout players. Bobby Witt Jr., Kansas City's sensational shortstop, is someone you can't help but be excited about. With a batting average of .347 and 22 home runs under his belt this season, he's definitely one to watch. Then there’s Salvador Perez, whose power at the plate can change the game in an instant. With 13 homers already, Perez is likely to bring his A-game, especially with the heightened stakes against a division rival.
Switching over to the Minnesota Twins, a lot hinges on Byron Buxton and Ryan Jeffers. Buxton, known for his swift fielding and batting prowess, holds a promising batting line, contributing significantly to the Twins' offense. His potential in this series could be vital in tipping the scales. Similarly, Jeffers, with 17 home runs, brings substantial firepower too. These players stepping up could be crucial for Minnesota as they look to maintain their slight edge over the Royals in the AL Central standings.
With both teams neck-and-neck in the rankings and the series standings slightly leaning towards Minnesota, the upcoming game could really go either way. However, given the home field advantage and their slightly better track record this season, the Minnesota Twins might just have the upper edge in this series. It promises to be a thrilling encounter with these key players likely to leave a significant mark on the game's outcome.
Minnesota Twins injuries
- Steven Okert (RP): Bereavement
- Alex Kirilloff (LF): 60-Day-IL
- Kody Funderburk (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Carlos Correa (SS): 10-Day-IL
- Brooks Lee (3B): 10-Day-IL
Kansas City Royals injuries
- Michael Massey (2B): Day-To-Day
- Josh Taylor (RP): 60-Day-IL
- John Schreiber (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Dan Altavilla (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Hunter Harvey (RP): 15-Day-IL
Royals vs Twins game info
| Venue |
Target Field |
| Location |
Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| First pitch |
Mon 7:40 PM |
| Temperature |
81° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
