Randy Dobnak earns first win in five years as Royals top Twins 4-0
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Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Randy Dobnak pitched seven scoreless innings to secure his first major league victory in five years as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Minnesota Twins 4-0 on July 29, 2026. Dobnak limited the Twins to four hits, striking out four while not allowing any runners to advance past second base. Tyler Tolbert opened the scoring with a home run, while Salvador Perez contributed with a triple and two hits overall. Kansas City added two more runs in the fourth and fifth innings. The Royals will face the Twins again on July 30, aiming for a series win.
- •Randy Dobnak pitched seven innings with four hits and no runs allowed.
- •Tyler Tolbert hit a home run and scored two runs.
- •Salvador Perez recorded two hits, including his first triple since June 2022.
- •Royals scored all runs by the fifth inning.
- •Twins starter Joe Ryan allowed four runs over six innings.
- 2:10 AMYahoo Sports — Randy Dobnak spins a gem and the Royals win in Minnesota
- 2:08 AMYahoo Sports — Randy Dobnak picks up first win in 5 years as Royals beat Twins 4-0
"Randy Dobnak pitched seven scoreless innings for his first major league victory in five years as the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 4-0 on Wednesday night. Dobnak hadn't won a game in the big leagues since May 21, 2021, when he was with the Twins. Tyler Tolbert doubled and homered and Salvador Perez had two hits, including his first triple since 2022.
"Randy Dobnak goes seven in a shutout of the Twins
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 2:10 AMRandy Dobnak spins a gem and the Royals win in Minnesota
Randy Dobnak goes seven in a shutout of the Twins
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 2:08 AMRandy Dobnak picks up first win in 5 years as Royals beat Twins 4-0
Randy Dobnak pitched seven scoreless innings for his first major league victory in five years as the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 4-0 on Wednesday night. Dobnak hadn't won a game in the big leagues since May 21, 2021, when he was with the Twins. Tyler Tolbert doubled and homered and Salvador Perez had two hits, including his first triple since 2022.
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