Sonny Gray and four relievers combined on a four-hitter, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 2-0 on Saturday to open with consecutive shutouts for the first time in franchise history. Jose Miranda had an early RBI single, and pinch-hitter Kyle Farmer added a sacrifice fly. Byron Buxton scored twice. Gray (1-0) allowed three hits and had a strikeout and four walks, all of which came in full-count situations.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It's always been hard to miss Byron Buxton on the diamond. Whether it's with his legs, glove or bat, the electrifying center fielder's play always seems to draw the attention to him. Add in a pair of customized bright orange Nike cleats that pay homage to his wife, two sons and parents, and now it's downright impossible to miss him. MORE MINNESOTA TWINS COVERAGE: Pro Sonny Gray aided by pitch clock in Twins' win After walking the bases loaded, Gray was gifted an 0-1 count after Royals designated hitter Franmil Reyes' pitch clock violation April 01, 2023 08:35 PM · By Betsy Helfand / St. Paul Pioneer Press Pro If Twins are to reach their goals, better health is a must Minnesota
The new Royals relief pitcher threw the 12 hardest pitches in Saturday’s game, including one that was well over 100 mph.
No | Player | Pos |
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P | ||
66 | P | |
59 | P | |
54 | P | |
31 | P | |
22 | P | |
48 | P | |
49 | P | |
18 | P | |
51 | P | |
71 | P | |
20 | P | |
15 | P | |
41 | P | |
77 | P | |
56 | P | |
74 | P |
No | Player | Pos |
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27 | C | |
8 | C |
No | Player | Pos |
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50 | 2B | |
4 | SS | |
12 | SS | |
13 | 1B | |
1 | 2B | |
23 | SS | |
64 | 3B | |
11 | SS | |
39 | 2B |
No | Player | Pos |
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25 | CF | |
21 | CF | |
26 | RF | |
19 | LF | |
9 | LF | |
2 | CF |