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Royals rally with two runs in ninth to top Twins 3-2

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 9:04 PM

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

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The Kansas City Royals came from behind to defeat the Minnesota Twins 3-2 on June 6 at Target Field. After trailing late, the Royals scored two runs in the ninth inning, highlighted by Bobby Witt Jr.'s game-winning hit. The Twins had taken the lead in the eighth with a home run from Orlando Arcia, but their advantage was short-lived as Kansas City responded in the final frame. Minnesota's starting pitcher, Joe Ryan, delivered a strong six-inning performance despite the loss, while the Royals' Luinder Avila held the Twins to just two hits through five innings.

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•Royals score twice in the ninth inning to win 3-2.
•Bobby Witt Jr. delivers a crucial hit for Kansas City.
•Orlando Arcia hits a tie-breaking home run for Minnesota.
•Luinder Avila allows only two hits across five innings.
•Joe Ryan finishes with a quality start despite the loss.

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9:04 PMYahoo Sports — Royals score two in the ninth to top Twins

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Orlando Arcia spent much of Saturday’s game watching from the bench as the Twins’ offense was relatively silenced by Kansas City pitching. But given his opportunity in the eighth inning, the veteran infielder took advantage. Arcia unleashed on a fastball from Matt Strahm, the sixth pitch of his at-bat, and sent it out to left for a tie-breaking home run. It looked as if he’d be the hero, but ...
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Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 9:04 PM
Royals score two in the ninth to top Twins
Orlando Arcia spent much of Saturday’s game watching from the bench as the Twins’ offense was relatively silenced by Kansas City pitching. But given his opportunity in the eighth inning, the veteran infielder took advantage. Arcia unleashed on a fastball from Matt Strahm, the sixth pitch of his at-bat, and sent it out to left for a tie-breaking home run. It looked as if he’d be the hero, but ...

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