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Royce Lewis shows comfort at the plate after recent recall

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 10:22 PM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

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Summary

Royce Lewis of the Twins experienced success at the plate following his recent recall from Triple-A. In his first five games back, he posted a.316 batting average, including a home run. Lewis focused on refining his timing and swing mechanics during his time in the minors, leading to his current performance. The Twins play the St. Louis Cardinals tonight at Target Field, where Lewis aims to build on his early success. Manager Derek Shelton noted that early results could bolster Lewis's confidence moving forward.

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By the Numbers

•Lewis hit a two-run homer in his first pitch after being optioned.
•In five games, he recorded six hits, including a double and home run.
•Adjustments to his swing have improved his comfort at the plate.
•Manager Shelton hopes Lewis builds confidence from his results.

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10:22 PMYahoo Sports — Twins’ Royce Lewis feeling comfortable again in batter’s box

What they're saying

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The first pitch Royce Lewis saw after being optioned to Triple-A last month left the park, a two-run home run. He didn’t slow down after that, pulverizing minor league pitching for two weeks. And that was nice and all, Lewis said. But when he was in St. Paul, he thought others cared about the results more than he did. What he cared about, first and foremost, was the work that he put in as he ...
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