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The Minnesota Twins and Kansas City Royals will send Joe Ryan and Seth Lugo, respectively, out to start when the two squads face off on Friday at Target Field, at 8:10 p.m. ET.
Here’s everything you need to know to watch the Twins vs. Royals matchup.
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Twins vs. Royals Game Information & How to Watch
- When: Friday, August 8, 2025 at 8:10 p.m. ET
- Where: Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota
- TV: Watch on MNNT, FDSKC
- Box Score: Fox Sports
Twins vs. Royals Prediction
- Score Prediction: Twins 5, Royals 4
- Total Prediction: Under 8 runs
- Win Probabilities: Twins 52%, Royals 48%
Twins vs. Royals Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/25/2025 | Twins | -1.5 | 7.5 | -119 | -101 | 2-1 KC |
| 5/24/2025 | Twins | -1.5 | 7.5 | -123 | +103 | 5-4 MIN |
| 5/23/2025 | Twins | -1.5 | 7.5 | -190 | +159 | 3-1 MIN |
| 4/10/2025 | Royals | -1.5 | 8.5 | -120 | +100 | 3-2 KC |
| 4/9/2025 | Twins | -1.5 | 7.5 | -112 | -107 | 4-0 MIN |
| 4/8/2025 | Royals | -1.5 | 7.5 | -124 | +105 | 2-1 KC |
| 4/7/2025 | Royals | -1.5 | 8 | -115 | -104 | 4-2 KC |
| 9/8/2024 | Royals | -1.5 | 8.5 | -124 | +105 | 2-0 KC |
| 9/7/2024 | Twins | -1.5 | 8 | -137 | +116 | 4-2 KC |
| 9/6/2024 | Royals | -1.5 | 7.5 | -140 | +119 | 5-0 KC |
Twins Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 4-6 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.2 |
| HR | 14 |
| ERA | 5.52 |
| K/9 | 8.3 |
Twins Player Insights
- Trevor Larnach is batting .249 with 15 doubles, a triple, 15 home runs and 38 walks.
- In all of MLB, Larnach is 83rd in home runs and 98th in RBI.
- Larnach brings a hitting streak of five games into this game. During his last five outings he is batting .389 with two home runs, two walks and five RBIs.
- Ryan Jeffers is hitting .260 with 22 doubles, eight home runs and 34 walks.
- Jeffers carries a nine-game streak with at least one hit into this contest. In his last 10 outings he is hitting .275 with three doubles, a home run and three RBIs.
- Brooks Lee is hitting .245 with 10 doubles, 11 home runs and 18 walks.
- Matt Wallner is batting .214 with 10 doubles, three triples, 15 home runs and 34 walks.
Twins Recent & Upcoming Games
Royals Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 6-4 |
| Runs Per Game | 5.3 |
| HR | 11 |
| ERA | 4.45 |
| K/9 | 6.1 |
Royals Player Insights
- Bobby Witt Jr. is hitting .287 with 37 doubles, four triples, 16 home runs and 38 walks.
- Witt ranks 67th in homers and 33rd in RBI among all hitters in the big leagues.
- Witt has collected a hit in four straight games. During his last five outings he is batting .263 with a double, a triple, three walks and an RBI.
- Maikel Garcia is batting .298 to lead the lineup.
- Garcia is 130th in homers and 83rd in RBI among all major league hitters this year.
- Vinnie Pasquantino has a team-high 68 runs batted in.
- Salvador Perez paces the Royals with 20 home runs.
Royals Recent & Upcoming Games
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