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Royals Fall to Twins, Slip in Wild Card Race

9/8/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Kansas City Royals lost 5-1 to the Minnesota Twins, falling two games behind the Mariners in the AL Wild Card race.
Byron Buxton hit his 30th home run, while Kody Clemens also homered for the Twins.
Royals pitcher Michael Lorenzen allowed four runs in 5 1/3 innings, marking his 10th loss.
Previously, the Royals defeated the Twins 11-2, scoring five runs in the first inning.
Cole Ragans struck out seven in three innings during a rehab start.
The Royals seek to improve their 33-35 road record in the upcoming series against Cleveland.

History

Historical Context

The Kansas City Royals won their first World Series in 1985, defeating the St. Louis Cardinals in seven games, with a regular-season record of 91 wins. However, the team has struggled in recent years, trailing the Mariners in the AL Wild Card race, highlighting the difficulties franchises face in sustaining success and maintaining fan engagement over time.

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Story summary

The Kansas City Royals lost 5-1 to the Minnesota Twins, falling two games behind the Mariners in the AL Wild Card race.
Byron Buxton hit his 30th home run, while Kody Clemens also homered for the Twins.
Royals pitcher Michael Lorenzen allowed four runs in 5 1/3 innings, marking his 10th loss.
Previously, the Royals defeated the Twins 11-2, scoring five runs in the first inning.
Cole Ragans struck out seven in three innings during a rehab start.
The Royals seek to improve their 33-35 road record in the upcoming series against Cleveland.

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