Recap: Kansas City 6, Twins 1

July 1, 2014 at 4:56AM
SURPRISE, AZ - FEBRUARY 21: Alcides Escobar #2 of the Kansas City Royals poses during Photo Day on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at Surprise Stadium in Surprise, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Bernacchi/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Alcides Escobar ORG XMIT: 159449626
Alcides Escobar (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

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Alcides Escobar, Royals

The shortstop hit a pair of two-run doubles, both with two outs, to carry the Kansas City offense.

BY THE NUMBERS

606 Runners left on base by the Twins, third-most in the AL despite an OBP that ranks ninth.

10 Consecutive games with a hit by Chris Parmelee, who is batting .460 during the streak.

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The Twins face Kansas City's leading winner, righthander James Shields, with Ricky Nolasco going against him.

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