Royals vs Twins starting pitchers
- Seth Lugo for Kansas City Royals
Royals vs Twins statistics
| Stat |
Royals |
Twins |
| Hits |
1010 (Tied-10th) |
1010 (Tied-10th) |
| Batting Average |
.254 (8th) |
.253 (10th) |
| Runs Batted In |
554 (6th) |
542 (10th) |
| Runs |
570 (10th) |
574 (6th) |
| Home Runs |
128 (18th) |
144 (10th) |
| Walks |
311 (28th) |
358 (17th) |
| Stolen Bases |
99 (10th) |
58 (Tied-25th) |
| Strikeouts |
804 (29th) |
948 (22nd) |
| Pitches |
16631 (27th) |
17180 (21st) |
Minnesota Twins recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 8/12/24 |
vs Kansas City Royals |
W |
8-3 |
| 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 |
Kansas City Royals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 8/12/24 |
@ Minnesota Twins |
L |
8-3 |
| 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 |
Royals vs Twins predictions
Heading into game 2 against the Minnesota Twins, the Kansas City Royals have some key players to watch. Seth Lugo, their starting pitcher, has been particularly impressive this season, maintaining a strong ERA of 2.72. His ability to shut down batters with his precise pitching could be crucial for Kansas City. Then there's Bobby Witt Jr., despite currently dealing with a day-to-day injury, has racked up an impressive .347 batting average along with 23 home runs. If he's on form and in the lineup, expect some big hits from him which could dramatically shift the game's momentum.
On the flip side, the Minnesota Twins have their own set of weapons. Byron Buxton has been a consistent performer, projected to continue adding valuable runs and potentially crucial home runs, given his slugging rate this season. Another significant player is Ryan Jeffers, whose power at the plate has seen him hit 17 home runs so far. His ability to connect might just tip the scales in what promises to be a tightly contested matchup.
Considering the current form and the strengths of key players, the Twins might just have a slight edge in this encounter. Their lineup shows a bit more depth in terms of run production and hitting, which could prove to be the difference maker. However, baseball is anything but predictable, and the Royals' fighting spirit can't be underestimated. Let’s just say, if you’re a fan of edge-of-your-seat action, this game won’t disappoint.
Minnesota Twins injuries
- Byron Buxton (CF): Day-To-Day
- 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
- Bobby Witt Jr. (SS): Day-To-Day
- John Schreiber (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Dan Altavilla (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Hunter Harvey (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Josh Taylor (RP): 60-Day-IL
Royals vs Twins game info
| Venue |
Target Field |
| Location |
Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| First pitch |
Tue 7:40 PM |
| Temperature |
81° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
