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GAME RECAP

IMPACT PLAYER

Paulo Orlando, Kansas City

The center fielder from Brazil was 2-for-5 with a run scored and an RBI, and he stole extra-base hits from Miguel Sano and Robbie Grossman.

BY THE NUMBERS

3 Consecutive starts for Kyle Gibson without pitching at least six innings.

6 Royals home runs against the Twins this season.

17 Homers for Brian Dozier since June 19, most in the majors.

ON DECK

Dillon Gee will start for Kansas City on Saturday despite pitching two innings on Wednesday during a 14-inning game against the White Sox. Tyler Duffey pitches for the Twins.

La VELLE E. NEAL III