Royals right-hander Ian Kennedy continued his struggles, allowing three runs on four hits and three walks over three innings. It extended his winless streak at home to 18 starts. Kennedy allowed a run in all three innings, giving up a sacrifice fly to Escobar in the first, an RBI single to Brian Dozier in the second and a homer to Rosario in the third.
Twins right-hander Ervin Santana lasted five innings, allowing four runs on five hits.