Royals edge Twins 6-5 in close matchup in Minnesota

The Kansas City Royals defeated the Minnesota Twins 6-5 at Target Field on June 7, 2026. The game began with a brief Twins lead, but the Royals pulled ahead with a strong fifth inning highlighted by Starling Marte's home run. Despite a late surge by the Twins, capped by a three-run homer from Josh Bell, they were unable to complete the comeback. The victory allows the Royals to split the four-game series. The Twins will have a day off before facing the Detroit Tigers in their next matchup.

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