The Minnesota Twins' bats erupted early and often Friday night, powering past the Kansas City Royals 9-4 in a game that showcased their relentless offensive depth. Ryan Jeffers led the charge with a perfect 3-for-4 performance, scoring three runs and driving in two, while Kody Clemens and Matt Wallner each contributed home runs that punctuated Minnesota's dominant attack. The Twins' lineup collected 14 hits in total, with five players recording multi-hit nights, overwhelming Royals starter Seth Lugo—who lasted just four innings after surrendering seven runs on nine hits, including a crushing three-run third inning that broke the game open.

Kansas City's offense flashed moments of promise, with Bobby Witt Jr. and Mike Yastrzemski both launching solo homers, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Twins' balanced assault. Joe Ryan delivered five strong innings for Minnesota, striking out five while allowing just one run, as the Twins' bullpen held firm despite late Royals pressure. The victory keeps Minnesota's postseason push on track, while Kansas City—despite the long balls—heads home searching for answers after their pitching staff was exposed by a Twins lineup that refused to let up.

The Minnesota Twins' bats erupted early and often Friday night, powering past the Kansas City Royals 9-4 in a game that showcased their relentless offensive depth. Ryan Jeffers led the charge with a perfect 3-for-4 performance, scoring three runs and driving in two, while Kody Clemens and Matt Wallner each contributed home runs that punctuated Minnesota's dominant attack. The Twins' lineup collected 14 hits in total, with five players recording multi-hit nights, overwhelming Royals starter Seth Lugo—who lasted just four innings after surrendering seven runs on nine hits, including a crushing three-run third inning that broke the game open.

Kansas City's offense flashed moments of promise, with Bobby Witt Jr. and Mike Yastrzemski both launching solo homers, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Twins' balanced assault. Joe Ryan delivered five strong innings for Minnesota, striking out five while allowing just one run, as the Twins' bullpen held firm despite late Royals pressure. The victory keeps Minnesota's postseason push on track, while Kansas City—despite the long balls—heads home searching for answers after their pitching staff was exposed by a Twins lineup that refused to let up.