KANSAS CITY -- For the fourth time this month, the Twins went with an "opener" followed by a "primary pitcher." The committee approach worked for five innings Thursday, but then the Royals foiled Minnesota's plans in a big way.
The Twins nursed a one-run lead and hadn't allowed a hit through five. But reliever Alan Busenitz couldn't keep it going as the Royals broke out for four runs in the sixth en route to a 6-4 victory.
Leading 2-1, Busenitz faced three hitters and allowed a double to Hunter Dozier, followed by back-to-back homers from Salvador Perez and Jorge Bonifacio.