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Royals Secure 10-Inning Victory to Avoid Sweep Against Twins

Kansas City edged Minnesota 2-1 with Maikel Garcia's clutch RBI single and Kris Bubic's dominant pitching performance.

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Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Kris Bubic works against the Minnesota Twins during a May 25, 2025 Major League Baseball game at Target Field in Minneapolis.
May 20, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Nick Martinez (28) delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Maikel Garcia delivered a two-out RBI single in the 10th inning, driving in Nick Loftin to give the Royals a 2-1 win over the Twins.
  • Kris Bubic pitched seven stellar innings for Kansas City, allowing just one run on two hits and striking out nine batters.
  • The Twins, who had won 16 of their last 18 games, suffered only their third loss in 19 games despite Bailey Ober's strong 6 2/3-inning performance.
  • Kansas City's bullpen, led by Carlos Estévez and Taylor Clarke, secured the win, with Clarke earning his first save of the season.
  • The Royals' offensive struggles persisted, but Vinnie Pasquantino extended his hitting streak to nine games, continuing his strong May performance.