Twins rally for walk-off win against Royals, eyeing trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 10:07 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
The Minnesota Twins came back to defeat the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on Thursday, marking their tenth win in 13 series since June 12. After being no-hit for six innings by Noah Cameron, the Twins rallied in the ninth inning with a walk-off grand slam by Kody Clemens. This victory leaves the Twins at.500 with a record of 55-55 as they prepare for a nine-game road trip, starting in Seattle. Looking ahead to the trade deadline on Monday, the front office aims to add players rather than repeat last year's sell-off, reflecting on a stronger than anticipated season.
- •Clemens hits walk-off grand slam in ninth inning.
- •Twins improve to 55-55, now at.500.
- •Team is in third place in AL Central, chasing wild-card spot.
- •General manager plans to add players before trade deadline.
- •Twins begin a nine-game road trip at Seattle on Friday.
- 10:07 PMYahoo Sports — Twins take momentum toward the trade deadline with a goal to buy after last year's stinging sell-off
"The Minnesota Twins haven't forgotten the sting from the day of the trade deadline last year. After being no-hit through six innings by Kansas City's Noah Cameron and shut out until the ninth, Minnesota mounted a thrilling two-out comeback to win 4-3 on Thursday and improve to 10-2-1 in their last 13 series since June 12. With a hit-by-pitch, a single and a walk, the Twins loaded the bases against Royals closer Lucas Erceg.
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