GAME recap
IMPACT PLAYER
Alex Gordon, Kansas City
The veteran left fielder was 3-for-5 with five RBI, including a pair of two-run doubles.
BY THE NUMBERS
17 Winless starts for Ian Kennedy before Saturday.
17-39 The Twins’ record at Kauffman Stadium since 2013.
ON DECK
Kyle Gibson will make this 30th start of the season as the Twins try to avoid a four-game sweep by the Royals, who will start Jakob Junis.
La VELLE E. NEAL III
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