Royals vs Twins starting pitchers
- Simeon Woods Richardson for Minnesota Twins
- Cole Ragans for Kansas City Royals
Royals vs Twins statistics
| Stat |
Royals |
Twins |
| Hits |
463 (Tied-7th) |
408 (23rd) |
| Batting Average |
.253 (7th) |
.231 (23rd) |
| Runs Batted In |
258 (3rd) |
219 (15th) |
| Runs |
268 (4th) |
236 (Tied-13th) |
| Home Runs |
54 (Tied-16th) |
58 (Tied-11th) |
| Walks |
154 (25th) |
157 (Tied-23rd) |
| Stolen Bases |
54 (6th) |
29 (Tied-20th) |
| Strikeouts |
384 (28th) |
458 (Tied-13th) |
| Pitches |
7740 (20th) |
7630 (25th) |
Minnesota Twins recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 5/27/24 |
vs Kansas City Royals |
W |
6-5 |
| 5/26/24 |
vs Texas Rangers |
L |
6-2 |
| 5/25/24 |
vs Texas Rangers |
W |
5-3 |
| 5/24/24 |
vs Texas Rangers |
W |
3-2 |
| 5/22/24 |
@ Washington Nationals |
W |
3-2 |
Kansas City Royals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 5/27/24 |
@ Minnesota Twins |
L |
6-5 |
| 5/26/24 |
@ Tampa Bay Rays |
L |
4-1 |
| 5/25/24 |
@ Tampa Bay Rays |
W |
7-4 F/11 |
| 5/24/24 |
@ Tampa Bay Rays |
W |
8-1 |
| 5/22/24 |
vs Detroit Tigers |
W |
8-3 |
Royals vs Twins predictions
As the Kansas City Royals gear up to face the Minnesota Twins at Target Field, all eyes are on Salvador Perez, whose stellar batting average of .323 continues to anchor the Royals' lineup. Perez, with his knack for driving in runs (already 39 RBIs to his name), could potentially add to his tally leveraging his power at bat against the Twins’ pitching. Additionally, Bobby Witt's blend of speed and power makes him another focal point; his ability to turn at-bats into hits and stolen bases could seriously challenge Minnesota's defense. Cole Ragans, today's starting pitcher with a decent ERA of 3.34, will need to maintain control on the mound to keep his team competitive.
On the flip side, the Minnesota Twins have their set of aces ready to counter. Ryan Jeffers, leading with 10 home runs, seems to have found his rhythm at the plate. His keen eye and ability to generate runs will be crucial for Minnesota's offensive strategy. Carlos Correa, known for his consistent hitting, could play a pivotal role in penetrating the Royals' pitching, especially given Ragans' tendency to allow home runs. From the mound for the Twins, Simeon Woods Richardson, who boasts an impressive ERA of 2.57, is expected to keep the Royals' hitters in check, making every inning count towards a potential win.
Considering the statistics and the current momentum, the Twins might have a slight edge over the Royals in this matchup. With home advantage and a strong showing from their pitcher Woods Richardson, who's demonstrating exceptional control this season, the Twins can capitalize on any slip-ups by the Royals. However, baseball often throws curveballs, making every play unpredictable. It'll come down to which team can clutch up during those critical moments, but I’m leaning towards a Twins victory, provided their hitters come through and their defense holds tight under pressure.
Minnesota Twins injuries
- Yohander Martinez (SS): Day-To-Day
- Cody Laweryson (RP): Day-To-Day
- Jeff Brigham (RP): Day-To-Day
- Royce Lewis (3B): 10-Day-IL
- Jair Camargo (C): Day-To-Day
Kansas City Royals injuries
- Kyle Isbel (CF): Day-To-Day
- Andrew Hoffmann (P): Day-To-Day
- Josh Taylor (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Michael Massey (2B): 10-Day-IL
- Kris Bubic (SP): 60-Day-IL
Royals vs Twins game info
| Venue |
Target Field |
| Location |
Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| First pitch |
Tue 7:40 PM |
| Temperature |
72° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
