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MinnesotaTwins73-89
Final7 - 3
Kansas CityRoyals74-88
Play-by-Play Box Score
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 T H E ------------------------------------------ MIN 5 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 7 9 1 KC 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 9 0
W: Nick Vincent (1-0)
L: Jackson Kowar (0-6)
S: Jorge Alcala (1)
Play-by-play:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
9th Inning:
B9
Kyle Isbel called out on strikes.
7-3
B9
Whit Merrifield strikes out swinging.
7-3
B9
Andrew Benintendi flies out to left fielder Nick Gordon.
7-3
B9
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Andrew Benintendi replaces Sebastian Rivero.
7-3
Middle 9th
T9
Ryan Jeffers grounds into a double play, shortstop Adalberto Mondesi to second baseman Whit Merrifield to first baseman Carlos Santana. Andrelton Simmons out at 2nd. Ryan Jeffers out at 1st.
7-3
T9
Nick Gordon lines out to right fielder Ryan O'Hearn.
7-3
T9
Andrelton Simmons singles on a line drive to right fielder Ryan O'Hearn.
7-3
T9
Pitching Change: Josh Staumont replaces Scott Barlow.
7-3
T9
Ryan O'Hearn remains in the game as the right fielder.
7-3
T9
Defensive switch from third base to shortstop for Adalberto Mondesi.
7-3
T9
Defensive switch from right field to third base for Hunter Dozier.
7-3
8th Inning:
B8
Ryan O'Hearn strikes out swinging.
7-3
B8
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Ryan O'Hearn replaces Hanser Alberto.
7-3
B8
Pitching Change: Jorge Alcala replaces Kyle Barraclough.
7-3
B8
Michael A. Taylor strikes out swinging.
7-3
B8
Adalberto Mondesi bunt pops out to pitcher Kyle Barraclough.
7-3
B8
Hunter Dozier walks. Carlos Santana to 2nd.
7-3
B8
Carlos Santana singles on a sharp line drive to center fielder Byron Buxton.
7-3
Middle 8th
T8
Miguel Sano lines out to center fielder Michael A. Taylor.
7-3
T8
Max Kepler strikes out swinging.
7-3
T8
Josh Donaldson strikes out swinging.
7-3
T8
Pitching Change: Scott Barlow replaces Dylan Coleman.
7-3
7th Inning:
B7
Salvador Perez strikes out swinging.
7-3
B7
Kyle Isbel called out on strikes.
7-3
B7
Whit Merrifield strikes out swinging.
7-3
B7
Pitching Change: Kyle Barraclough replaces Nick Vincent.
7-3
Middle 7th
T7
Jorge Polanco flies out to left fielder Kyle Isbel.
7-3
T7
Byron Buxton grounds into a force out, shortstop Hanser Alberto to second baseman Whit Merrifield. Luis Arraez out at 2nd. Byron Buxton to 1st.
7-3
T7
Luis Arraez singles on a line drive to left fielder Kyle Isbel.
7-3
T7
Ryan Jeffers called out on strikes.
7-3
6th Inning:
B6
Sebastian Rivero flies out to right fielder Max Kepler.
7-3
B6
Hanser Alberto bunt grounds out, pitcher Nick Vincent to first baseman Miguel Sano.
7-3
B6
Michael A. Taylor flies out sharply to shortstop Andrelton Simmons.
7-3
B6
Defensive switch from shortstop to left field for Nick Gordon.
7-3
B6
Defensive Substitution: Andrelton Simmons replaces left fielder Brent Rooker, batting 7th, playing shortstop.
7-3
Middle 6th
T6
Nick Gordon lines out to center fielder Michael A. Taylor.
7-3
T6
Brent Rooker strikes out on a foul tip.
7-3
T6
Miguel Sano strikes out swinging.
7-3
T6
Pitching Change: Dylan Coleman replaces Joel Payamps.
7-3
5th Inning:
B5
Adalberto Mondesi strikes out swinging.
7-3
B5
Hunter Dozier strikes out swinging.
7-3
B5
Carlos Santana pops out to first baseman Miguel Sano.
7-3
B5
Pitching Change: Nick Vincent replaces Juan Minaya.
7-3
Middle 5th
T5
Max Kepler strikes out swinging.
7-3
T5
Josh Donaldson grounds out, shortstop Hanser Alberto to first baseman Carlos Santana.
7-3
T5
Jorge Polanco grounds out, second baseman Whit Merrifield to first baseman Carlos Santana.
7-3
T5
Byron Buxton homers (19) on a fly ball to left field. Luis Arraez scores.
7-3
T5
Luis Arraez singles on a ground ball to second baseman Whit Merrifield.
5-3
T5
Pitching Change: Joel Payamps replaces Jackson Kowar.
5-3
4th Inning:
B4
Salvador Perez pops out to first baseman Miguel Sano in foul territory.
5-3
B4
Kyle Isbel singles on a sharp ground ball to right fielder Max Kepler, deflected by second baseman Jorge Polanco.
5-3
B4
Whit Merrifield strikes out swinging.
5-3
B4
Sebastian Rivero strikes out swinging.
5-3
Middle 4th
T4
Ryan Jeffers called out on strikes.
5-3
T4
Nick Gordon flies out to center fielder Michael A. Taylor.
5-3
T4
Brent Rooker strikes out swinging.
5-3
T4
Defensive switch from second base to shortstop for Hanser Alberto.
5-3
T4
Defensive switch from left field to right field for Hunter Dozier.
5-3
T4
Kyle Isbel remains in the game as the left fielder.
5-3
T4
Defensive switch from right field to second base for Whit Merrifield.
5-3
3rd Inning:
B3
Twins challenged (play at 1st), call on the field was overturned: Hanser Alberto grounds out, shortstop Nick Gordon to first baseman Miguel Sano.
5-3
B3
Wild pitch by pitcher Juan Minaya. Michael A. Taylor to 2nd.
5-3
B3
Pitching Change: Juan Minaya replaces Charlie Barnes.
5-3
B3
Michael A. Taylor singles on a ground ball to shortstop Nick Gordon. Adalberto Mondesi scores.
5-3
B3
Adalberto Mondesi steals (15) 2nd base. Salvador Perez scores. Adalberto Mondesi to 3rd. Throwing error by catcher Ryan Jeffers.
5-2
B3
Adalberto Mondesi grounds into a force out, shortstop Nick Gordon to second baseman Jorge Polanco. Salvador Perez to 3rd. Carlos Santana out at 2nd. Adalberto Mondesi to 1st.
5-1
B3
Hunter Dozier flies out to center fielder Byron Buxton.
5-1
B3
Carlos Santana singles on a line drive to left fielder Brent Rooker. Kyle Isbel scores. Salvador Perez to 2nd.
5-1
B3
Salvador Perez hit by pitch. Kyle Isbel to 2nd.
5-0
B3
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-runner Kyle Isbel replaces Nicky Lopez.
5-0
B3
Nicky Lopez singles on a ground ball to first baseman Miguel Sano.
5-0
Middle 3rd
T3
Miguel Sano strikes out swinging.
5-0
T3
Max Kepler flies out to right fielder Whit Merrifield.
5-0
T3
Josh Donaldson strikes out swinging.
5-0
2nd Inning:
B2
Whit Merrifield flies out to right fielder Max Kepler.
5-0
B2
Sebastian Rivero singles on a sharp line drive to center fielder Byron Buxton. Hanser Alberto to 3rd.
5-0
B2
Hanser Alberto doubles (20) on a sharp fly ball to center fielder Byron Buxton.
5-0
B2
Michael A. Taylor caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Ryan Jeffers to second baseman Jorge Polanco.
5-0
B2
Michael A. Taylor singles on a line drive to right fielder Max Kepler.
5-0
B2
Adalberto Mondesi strikes out swinging.
5-0
Middle 2nd
T2
Jorge Polanco flies out to center fielder Michael A. Taylor.
5-0
T2
Byron Buxton grounds out sharply, third baseman Adalberto Mondesi to first baseman Carlos Santana.
5-0
T2
Luis Arraez lines out to right fielder Whit Merrifield.
5-0
T2
Defensive Substitution: Sebastian Rivero replaces catcher Cam Gallagher, batting 9th, playing catcher.
5-0
1st Inning:
B1
Hunter Dozier strikes out swinging.
5-0
B1
Carlos Santana singles on a sharp ground ball to center fielder Byron Buxton. Salvador Perez to 2nd.
5-0
B1
Salvador Perez walks.
5-0
B1
Nicky Lopez strikes out swinging.
5-0
B1
Whit Merrifield flies out to right fielder Max Kepler.
5-0
Middle 1st
T1
Ryan Jeffers called out on strikes.
5-0
T1
Nick Gordon grounds into a force out, shortstop Nicky Lopez to second baseman Hanser Alberto. Max Kepler scores. Miguel Sano out at 2nd. Nick Gordon to 1st.
5-0
T1
Brent Rooker strikes out swinging.
4-0
T1
Miguel Sano singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder Hunter Dozier. Josh Donaldson scores. Max Kepler to 3rd.
4-0
T1
Max Kepler singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Whit Merrifield. Josh Donaldson to 3rd.
3-0
T1
Josh Donaldson walks.
3-0
T1
Jorge Polanco homers (33) on a fly ball to right center field. Luis Arraez scores. Byron Buxton scores.
3-0
T1
Byron Buxton doubles (23) on a line drive to left fielder Hunter Dozier. Luis Arraez to 3rd.
0-0
T1
Luis Arraez singles on a fly ball to center fielder Michael A. Taylor.
0-0
Box Score: Back to Top
Minnesota Twins Batting: AB R H RBI BB K LOB AVG OPS
1 Luis Arraez 3B
4 2 3 0 0 0 0 .294 .733
2 Byron Buxton CF
4 2 2 2 0 0 1 .306 1.005
3 Jorge Polanco 2B
4 1 1 3 0 0 1 .269 .826
4 Josh Donaldson DH
3 1 0 0 1 2 0 .247 .827
5 Max Kepler RF
4 1 1 0 0 2 0 .211 .719
6 Miguel Sano 1B
4 0 1 1 0 2 0 .223 .778
7 Brent Rooker LF
3 0 0 0 0 3 2 .201 .688
S Andrelton Simmons SS
1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .223 .558
8 Nick Gordon SS, LF
4 0 0 1 0 0 2 .240 .647
9 Ryan Jeffers C
4 0 0 0 0 3 2 .199 .670
Minnesota Twins Batting Totals: AB R H RBI BB K LOB
35 7 9 7 1 12 8
2B: Buxton (23)
HR: Polanco (3R (33) in 1st), Buxton (2R (19) in 5th)
E: Jeffers (4)
Minnesota Twins Pitching: IP H R ER BB K HR ERA
Charlie Barnes P
2.2 7 3 2 1 3 0 5.92
Juan Minaya P
1.1 1 0 0 0 2 0 2.48
Nick Vincent P
2.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.71
Kyle Barraclough P
1.2 1 0 0 1 4 0 5.54
Jorge Alcala P
1.1 0 0 0 0 3 0 3.92
Minnesota Twins Pitching Totals: H R ER BB K HR
9 3 2 2 14 0
Kansas City Royals Batting: AB R H RBI BB K LOB AVG OPS
1 Whit Merrifield RF, 2B
5 0 0 0 0 3 2 .277 .711
2 Nicky Lopez SS
2 0 1 0 0 1 0 .300 .744
S Kyle Isbel PR, LF
3 1 1 0 0 2 0 .276 .772
3 Salvador Perez DH
2 1 0 0 1 1 1 .273 .859
4 Carlos Santana 1B
4 0 3 1 0 0 0 .214 .660
5 Hunter Dozier LF, RF, 3B
3 0 0 0 1 2 4 .216 .680
6 Adalberto Mondesi 3B, SS
4 1 0 0 0 2 4 .230 .723
7 Michael A. Taylor CF
4 0 2 1 0 1 2 .244 .653
8 Hanser Alberto 2B, SS
3 0 1 0 0 0 1 .270 .693
S Ryan O'Hearn PH, RF
1 0 0 0 0 1 2 .225 .636
9 Cam Gallagher C
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .250 .628
S Sebastian Rivero C
3 0 1 0 0 1 0 .175 .475
S Andrew Benintendi PH
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .276 .766
Kansas City Royals Batting Totals: AB R H RBI BB K LOB
35 3 9 2 2 14 16
2B: Alberto (20)
SB: Mondesi (15)
CS: Taylor (7)
HBP: Perez (13)
Kansas City Royals Pitching: IP H R ER BB K HR ERA
Jackson Kowar P
4.0 5 5 5 1 6 1 11.27
Joel Payamps P
1.0 2 2 2 0 1 1 3.40
Dylan Coleman P
2.0 1 0 0 0 3 0 1.42
Scott Barlow P
1.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2.42
Josh Staumont P
1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2.88
Kansas City Royals Pitching Totals: H R ER BB K HR
9 7 7 1 12 2
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