Fri Apr 11 00:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Royals Edge Out Twins in 3-2 Thriller, Witt Jr. Delivers Game-Winning Sacrifice Fly
**Kansas City, MO** – Bobby Witt Jr. proved to be the hero for the Kansas City Royals on Thursday, hitting a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the seventh inning to secure a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins. The Royals rallied in the bottom of the seventh against Twins reliever Cole Sands, capitalizing on a walk and two singles to tie the game before Witt’s clutch hit.
The Twins took an early lead thanks to Ty France’s second home run of the season. However, the Royals responded in the first inning with three consecutive singles. Ryan Jeffers later gave the Twins a 2-1 lead with an RBI single in the fifth. Jonathan India tied the game for Kansas City in the seventh with an RBI single, setting the stage for Witt’s game-winning contribution.
Daniel Lynch earned the win for the Royals, while Carlos Estévez notched his fourth save. Twins starter Bailey Ober pitched well, allowing just one run over his final five innings, but ultimately couldn’t hold on to the lead. Michael Wacha started for the Royals, pitching 5 1/3 innings.
The victory marked another strong outing for Wacha against the Twins, who will face the Detroit Tigers Friday. The Twins will make roster changes, recalling David Festa to start in place of the injured Pablo López. The Royals will travel to Cleveland to face the Guardians.
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