Bobby Witt Jr. secured a crucial victory for the Kansas City Royals by hitting a decisive single during a four-run eighth inning, leading to a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Twins. This victory propelled the Royals to a 1.5 game lead over the Twins for the second American League wild card.

The game saw the Royals overcome a strong performance from Twins pitcher Bailey Ober, who allowed only one hit in seven innings. This marks Kansas City’s third consecutive victory after a difficult seven-game losing streak.