Randy Dobnak shuts down Twins at Target Field, Royals win 4-0
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 2:04 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
BaseballRandy Dobnak returned to Target Field and pitched seven scoreless innings as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Minnesota Twins 4-0 on July 29, 2026. Dobnak, who faced his former team, allowed just four hits and recorded an ERA of 1.04 in five appearances this season. Twins starter Joe Ryan, returning from arm fatigue, surrendered four runs in six innings. The game included a crucial moment where center fielder Luke Keaschall misplayed a ball leading to a Royals run. Bailey Ober is set to start for the Twins in the series finale on July 30.
- •Dobnak pitches seven scoreless innings against Twins
- •Joe Ryan allows four runs in six innings
- •Twins misplay contributes to Royals' second run
- •Royals now set to play final game of series
- •Bailey Ober to start for Twins on July 30
- 2:04 AMYahoo Sports — Randy Dobnak shuts down Twins in return to Target Field
"Final Royals 4, Twins 0 Starting pitcher performance The last time he pitched, Joe Ryan surrendered a franchise-record six home runs to the Cleveland Guardians. Days later, arm fatigue led to his scheduled start being pushed back from Sunday. So, it was only natural to wonder how the all-star starter would look in his start on Tuesday. He gave up four runs in six innings and was hurt, in part, ...
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