Twins face Royals with both teams seeking league standings boost
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 10:40 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The Minnesota Twins are currently facing the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium, starting at 6:40 PM CDT. With the trade deadline just passed, the Twins bolstered their pitching staff, while the Royals look to improve their performance against a familiar opponent. Joe Ryan is on the mound for the Twins, while Randy Dobnak takes the start for the Royals. Dobnak previously held the Twins scoreless in a recent outing, raising stakes for both pitchers in this matchup.
- •Twins and Royals are engaged in a key AL matchup.
- •First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 PM CDT.
- •Joe Ryan and Randy Dobnak are starting pitchers.
- •Twins acquired pitching help at the recent trade deadline.
- •Royals look to repeat recent success against the Twins.
- 10:40 PMYahoo Sports — Game 114: Twins at Royals
"Bolstered at the trade deadline, the Twins take on the Kansas City Royals.
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