GAME RECAP
IMPACT PLAYER
Drew Butera, Kansas City
The former Twins catcher's three-run, inside-the-park homer in the seventh inning was the decisive hit in the game.
BY THE NUMBERS
9 Consecutive road losses for the Twins, swept by the Cubs, Brewers and Royals.
15 RBI for Brian Dozier over his past 11 games.
63⅓ innings between home runs given up by Royals righthander Brad Keller.
500 Career extra-base hits for Alex Gordon, whose two-run double tied the score.
2.63 ERA for Jake Odorizzi over his past five starts.
La VELLE E. NEAL III
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