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< Oct. 1 MLB Scores
MinnesotaTwins71-89
Final6 - 11
Kansas CityRoyals74-86
Play-by-Play Box Score
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 T H E ------------------------------------------ MIN 0 0 0 1 0 3 2 0 0 6 13 0 KC 2 0 2 2 2 3 0 0 x 11 15 1
W: Jon Heasley (1-1)
L: John Gant (5-11)
Play-by-play:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
9th Inning:
T9
Josh Donaldson flies out sharply to center fielder Michael A. Taylor.
6-11
T9
Luis Arraez advances to 2nd on defensive indifference.
6-11
T9
Jorge Polanco flies out to left fielder Andrew Benintendi.
6-11
T9
Byron Buxton strikes out swinging.
6-11
T9
Luis Arraez singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Hunter Dozier.
6-11
T9
Pitching Change: Ervin Santana replaces Greg Holland.
6-11
8th Inning:
B8
Cam Gallagher lines out to right fielder Max Kepler.
6-11
B8
Michael A. Taylor grounds out sharply, third baseman Luis Arraez to first baseman Miguel Sano.
6-11
B8
Adalberto Mondesi grounds out, shortstop Nick Gordon to first baseman Miguel Sano.
6-11
B8
Pitching Change: Danny Coulombe replaces Jovani Moran.
6-11
Middle 8th
T8
Ryan Jeffers flies out sharply to center fielder Michael A. Taylor.
6-11
T8
Nick Gordon singles on a ground ball to right fielder Hunter Dozier. Brent Rooker to 3rd.
6-11
T8
Brent Rooker grounds into a force out, pitcher Greg Holland to second baseman Whit Merrifield. Miguel Sano out at 2nd. Brent Rooker to 1st.
6-11
T8
Miguel Sano singles on a ground ball to left fielder Andrew Benintendi.
6-11
T8
Max Kepler lines out to left fielder Andrew Benintendi.
6-11
7th Inning:
B7
Hunter Dozier called out on strikes.
6-11
B7
Carlos Santana walks.
6-11
B7
Andrew Benintendi flies out to left fielder Brent Rooker.
6-11
B7
Salvador Perez strikes out swinging.
6-11
Middle 7th
T7
Josh Donaldson grounds out, shortstop Nicky Lopez to first baseman Carlos Santana.
6-11
T7
Pitching Change: Greg Holland replaces Gabe Speier.
6-11
T7
Jorge Polanco grounds into a force out, third baseman Adalberto Mondesi to second baseman Whit Merrifield. Ryan Jeffers scores. Luis Arraez scores. Byron Buxton out at 2nd. Throwing error by second baseman Whit Merrifield.
6-11
T7
Byron Buxton singles on a line drive to center fielder Michael A. Taylor. Ryan Jeffers to 3rd. Luis Arraez to 2nd.
4-11
T7
Luis Arraez singles on a line drive to center fielder Michael A. Taylor. Ryan Jeffers to 2nd.
4-11
T7
Ryan Jeffers singles on a ground ball to center fielder Michael A. Taylor, deflected by second baseman Whit Merrifield.
4-11
T7
Nick Gordon grounds out, first baseman Carlos Santana to pitcher Gabe Speier.
4-11
6th Inning:
B6
Nicky Lopez grounds out, second baseman Jorge Polanco to first baseman Miguel Sano.
4-11
B6
Whit Merrifield singles on a line drive to right fielder Max Kepler. Michael A. Taylor scores. Whit Merrifield out at 2nd on the throw, right fielder Max Kepler to shortstop Nick Gordon. Cam Gallagher to 3rd.
4-11
B6
Cam Gallagher singles on a soft bunt ground ball to first baseman Miguel Sano. Adalberto Mondesi scores. Michael A. Taylor to 2nd.
4-10
B6
Michael A. Taylor singles on a sharp line drive to center fielder Byron Buxton. Hunter Dozier scores. Adalberto Mondesi to 3rd.
4-9
B6
Pitching Change: Jovani Moran replaces Luke Farrell.
4-8
B6
Adalberto Mondesi walks.
4-8
B6
Hunter Dozier steals (5) 2nd base.
4-8
B6
Hunter Dozier singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Max Kepler.
4-8
B6
Carlos Santana pops out to third baseman Luis Arraez.
4-8
Middle 6th
T6
Brent Rooker strikes out swinging.
4-8
T6
Miguel Sano singles on a line drive to center fielder Michael A. Taylor. Byron Buxton scores. Jorge Polanco scores. Josh Donaldson to 2nd.
4-8
T6
Max Kepler pops out to third baseman Adalberto Mondesi in foul territory.
2-8
T6
Pitching Change: Gabe Speier replaces Jon Heasley.
2-8
T6
Josh Donaldson hit by pitch. Byron Buxton to 3rd. Jorge Polanco to 2nd.
2-8
T6
Jorge Polanco walks.
2-8
T6
Byron Buxton doubles (21) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Andrew Benintendi.
2-8
T6
Luis Arraez strikes out swinging.
2-8
T6
Ryan Jeffers homers (14) on a fly ball to left field.
2-8
5th Inning:
B5
Andrew Benintendi grounds out, first baseman Miguel Sano to pitcher Luke Farrell.
1-8
B5
Salvador Perez strikes out swinging.
1-8
B5
Nicky Lopez walks. Cam Gallagher to 3rd. Whit Merrifield to 2nd.
1-8
B5
Whit Merrifield walks. Cam Gallagher to 2nd.
1-8
B5
Cam Gallagher singles on a line drive to left fielder Brent Rooker. Adalberto Mondesi scores.
1-8
B5
Michael A. Taylor strikes out swinging.
1-7
B5
Adalberto Mondesi doubles (8) on a line drive to left fielder Brent Rooker.
1-7
B5
Hunter Dozier homers (16) on a fly ball to center field.
1-7
B5
Pitching Change: Luke Farrell replaces John Gant.
1-6
Middle 5th
T5
Nick Gordon flies out to center fielder Michael A. Taylor.
1-6
T5
Brent Rooker grounds into a double play, shortstop Nicky Lopez to second baseman Whit Merrifield to first baseman Carlos Santana. Miguel Sano out at 2nd. Brent Rooker out at 1st.
1-6
T5
Miguel Sano singles on a sharp ground ball to left fielder Andrew Benintendi.
1-6
4th Inning:
B4
Carlos Santana flies out to center fielder Byron Buxton.
1-6
B4
Andrew Benintendi doubles (27) on a fly ball to shortstop Nick Gordon. Whit Merrifield scores. Nicky Lopez scores.
1-6
B4
Nicky Lopez steals (22) 2nd base.
1-4
B4
Salvador Perez flies out sharply to left fielder Brent Rooker. Whit Merrifield to 3rd.
1-4
B4
Nicky Lopez walks. Whit Merrifield to 2nd.
1-4
B4
Whit Merrifield singles on a line drive to left fielder Brent Rooker.
1-4
B4
Cam Gallagher grounds out softly, third baseman Luis Arraez to first baseman Miguel Sano.
1-4
Middle 4th
T4
Max Kepler flies out to left fielder Andrew Benintendi.
1-4
T4
Josh Donaldson doubles (26) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Andrew Benintendi. Byron Buxton scores.
1-4
T4
Jorge Polanco flies out to right fielder Hunter Dozier. Byron Buxton to 3rd.
0-4
T4
Byron Buxton doubles (20) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Andrew Benintendi.
0-4
T4
Luis Arraez grounds out, shortstop Nicky Lopez to first baseman Carlos Santana.
0-4
3rd Inning:
B3
Michael A. Taylor grounds out sharply, third baseman Luis Arraez to first baseman Miguel Sano.
0-4
B3
Adalberto Mondesi doubles (7) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Byron Buxton. Carlos Santana scores. Hunter Dozier to 3rd.
0-4
B3
Hunter Dozier singles on a ground ball to right fielder Max Kepler. Andrew Benintendi scores. Carlos Santana to 2nd.
0-3
B3
Carlos Santana singles on a ground ball to second baseman Jorge Polanco. Andrew Benintendi to 2nd.
0-2
B3
Andrew Benintendi singles on a line drive to center fielder Byron Buxton.
0-2
B3
Salvador Perez flies out to shortstop Nick Gordon.
0-2
B3
Nicky Lopez flies out to left fielder Brent Rooker.
0-2
Middle 3rd
T3
Ryan Jeffers grounds out, third baseman Adalberto Mondesi to first baseman Carlos Santana.
0-2
T3
Pitcher Jon Heasley picks off Brent Rooker at on throw to first baseman Carlos Santana.
0-2
T3
Nick Gordon lines out to left fielder Andrew Benintendi.
0-2
T3
Brent Rooker singles on a sharp ground ball to left fielder Andrew Benintendi.
0-2
2nd Inning:
B2
Whit Merrifield lines out to right fielder Max Kepler.
0-2
B2
Cam Gallagher lines out to left fielder Brent Rooker.
0-2
B2
Michael A. Taylor strikes out swinging.
0-2
Middle 2nd
T2
Miguel Sano flies out to center fielder Michael A. Taylor.
0-2
T2
Max Kepler grounds out to first baseman Carlos Santana.
0-2
T2
Josh Donaldson pops out to third baseman Adalberto Mondesi.
0-2
1st Inning:
B1
Adalberto Mondesi strikes out swinging.
0-2
B1
Hunter Dozier called out on strikes.
0-2
B1
Carlos Santana grounds into a force out, second baseman Jorge Polanco to shortstop Nick Gordon. Nicky Lopez scores. Salvador Perez to 3rd. Andrew Benintendi out at 2nd. Carlos Santana to 1st.
0-2
B1
Andrew Benintendi walks.
0-1
B1
Wild pitch by pitcher John Gant. Whit Merrifield scores. Nicky Lopez to 3rd. Salvador Perez to 2nd.
0-1
B1
Salvador Perez hit by pitch. Whit Merrifield to 3rd. Nicky Lopez to 2nd.
0-0
B1
Nicky Lopez singles on a bunt ground ball to first baseman Miguel Sano. Whit Merrifield to 2nd.
0-0
B1
Whit Merrifield singles on a line drive to left fielder Brent Rooker.
0-0
Middle 1st
T1
Jorge Polanco grounds out to first baseman Carlos Santana.
0-0
T1
Byron Buxton pops out sharply to second baseman Whit Merrifield.
0-0
T1
Luis Arraez grounds out, shortstop Nicky Lopez to first baseman Carlos Santana.
0-0
Box Score: Back to Top
Minnesota Twins Batting: AB R H RBI BB K LOB AVG OPS
1 Luis Arraez 3B
5 1 2 0 0 1 0 .287 .723
2 Byron Buxton CF
5 2 3 0 0 1 1 .305 .996
3 Jorge Polanco 2B
4 1 0 1 1 0 3 .269 .823
4 Josh Donaldson DH
4 0 1 1 0 0 2 .248 .824
5 Max Kepler RF
4 0 0 0 0 0 4 .211 .723
6 Miguel Sano 1B
4 0 3 2 0 0 0 .221 .776
7 Brent Rooker LF
4 0 1 0 0 1 4 .208 .709
8 Nick Gordon SS
4 0 1 0 0 0 1 .245 .659
9 Ryan Jeffers C
4 2 2 1 0 0 2 .202 .680
Minnesota Twins Batting Totals: AB R H RBI BB K LOB
38 6 13 5 1 3 17
2B: Donaldson (26), Buxton (20, 21)
HR: Jeffers (Solo (14) in 6th)
HBP: Donaldson (4)
Minnesota Twins Pitching: IP H R ER BB K HR ERA
John Gant P
4.0 8 6 6 2 3 0 4.09
Luke Farrell P
1.1 4 4 4 3 2 1 4.74
Jovani Moran P
1.2 3 1 1 1 2 0 7.88
Danny Coulombe P
1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.67
Minnesota Twins Pitching Totals: H R ER BB K HR
15 11 11 6 7 1
Kansas City Royals Batting: AB R H RBI BB K LOB AVG OPS
1 Whit Merrifield 2B
4 2 3 1 1 0 0 .279 .716
2 Nicky Lopez SS
3 2 1 0 2 0 1 .301 .746
3 Salvador Perez DH
4 0 0 0 0 2 5 .275 .866
4 Andrew Benintendi LF
4 1 2 2 1 0 3 .277 .767
5 Carlos Santana 1B
4 1 1 1 1 0 3 .211 .658
6 Hunter Dozier RF
5 2 3 2 0 2 3 .218 .686
7 Adalberto Mondesi 3B
4 2 2 1 1 1 2 .244 .765
8 Michael A. Taylor CF
5 1 1 1 0 2 3 .244 .654
9 Cam Gallagher C
5 0 2 2 0 0 0 .239 .600
Kansas City Royals Batting Totals: AB R H RBI BB K LOB
38 11 15 10 6 7 20
2B: Mondesi (7, 8), Benintendi (27)
HR: Dozier (Solo (16) in 5th)
SB: Lopez (22), Dozier (5)
HBP: Perez (12)
E: Merrifield (8)
Kansas City Royals Pitching: IP H R ER BB K HR ERA
Jon Heasley P
5.1 6 4 4 1 1 1 4.91
Gabe Speier P
1.1 4 2 1 0 1 0 1.29
Greg Holland P
1.1 2 0 0 0 0 0 4.85
Ervin Santana P
1.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 4.68
Kansas City Royals Pitching Totals: H R ER BB K HR
13 6 5 1 3 1
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