Sano, Twins stave off sweep with 6-5 win over Royals

Miguel Sano's hustle led Minnesota to a pair of early runs and his RBI double tied the game in the decisive seventh inning, helping the Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 6-5 on Wednesday.
Sep 8, 2017, 10:29 am - Associated Press
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A. Wimmers
win

A. Wimmers1-1

1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 2 K, 1 BB
J. Soria
loss

J. Soria4-8

0.2 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 0 K, 1 BB
B. Kintzler
save

B. Kintzler14

1.0 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 0 K, 0 BB

Scoring Summary

Inning

KCMIN
1stGrossman singled to right, Sanó scored, Vargas to second.01
4thMorales singled to right center, Hosmer scored, Morales to second on throwing error by center fielder Buxton.11
4thMerrifield singled to left, Morales scored, Escobar to second, Escobar thrown out at third attempting to advance on play.21
5thButera homered to left center (394 feet).31
5thSanó safe at first on throwing error by shortstop Escobar, Buxton scored.32
6thMorales homered to right center (438 feet).42
6thGrossman homered to left center (416 feet).43
7thSanó doubled to right, Dozier scored.44
7thEscobar singled to left, Sanó scored, Grossman to second.45
8thBuxton homered to left center (400 feet).46
9thDyson singled to left, Merrifield scored, Dyson to second advancing on throw.56
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