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Kansas City Royals Minnesota Twins Game Ends in 11-9 Twins Victory - Recap

Minnesota pitchers gave up 2 home runs to Hunter Dozier but still escaped with a 11-9 victory on Friday at Target Field.

Bettors who backed the Twins were rewarded as -212 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 11.

Minnesota got 1.1 innings from Sergio Romo, who gave up 0 earned runs on 1 hits, while striking out 2. Trevor May earned the victory, while the Twins got 5 RBIs from Nelson Cruz in the win.

Kansas City got a 0-inning outing from Kyle Zimmer in the loss. He gave up 3 earned runs, 0 walks and 3 hits in his time on the mound, while Jorge Soler had 3 hits in the loss for the Royals.

Kansas City outhit their counterparts 15-11 in the game.

Sergio Romo pitched the final 1.1 innings for the save. He struck out 2 and allowed 1 hits in his outing.