Bobby Witt Jr. had a big night with a single, triple, and home run and 3 RBI, but Royals pitchers struggled in a 10-7 loss to the Twins on Friday. It is the eighth time this year the Royals have given up double digits in runs to their opponent.
The Royals, who have given up a league-high 41 runs in the first inning, kept up that trend on Friday by allowing four runs in the first against the Twins. Minnesota sent ten men to the plate with five hits and two walks, including a two-run home run by Jorge Polanco, and after one frame it was already 4-0 Minnesota.