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Twins rally late to edge Royals 4-3 at Kauffman Stadium

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Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Twins rally late to edge Royals 4-3 at Kauffman Stadium
Summary

The Minnesota Twins defeated the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on August 6, 2026, halting a four-game losing streak. The Royals initially led 3-1 before a rough eighth inning saw the Twins score three runs. Nicknamed Aaron Bummer allowed the decisive runs in relief, which dropped the Royals' record to 48-68. Kansas City will host the Chicago Cubs next, who arrive on a four-game winning streak.

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  • •Twins score three runs in the eighth inning to take the lead
  • •Royals led at various points but faltered late in the game
  • •Witt continued strong performance, going 3-for-4 with two runs
  • •Next game for the Royals is against the Cubs on August 7
  • •Bummer's ERA now at 10.26 after the loss
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  • 3:08 AMYahoo Sports — What a bummer: Royals bullpen blows another one
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Wretched eighth inning costs Kansas City the sweep.

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