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Minnesota Twins at Kansas City Royals – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (August 05, 2026)

August 5, 2026 by Fubo Sports Desk
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Minnesota comes to Kansas City carrying the weight of a three-game losing streak, including back-to-back walk-off defeats in Seattle that stung in the worst possible way. At 56-58 and four games out in the AL Central, the Twins cannot afford to let losses pile up — every game from here carries playoff implications. Kody Clemens has been one of the more quietly productive players in the division, with 19 home runs, 53 RBI, and 53 runs scored, and he’ll need to be a factor if Minnesota is going to reverse course.

Kansas City, meanwhile, is trying to build on a one-game winning streak after a rough stretch that saw them outscored badly in Colorado. At 47-67, the Royals are playing for pride and development, but that doesn’t mean they’re without weapons. Bobby Witt Jr. remains one of the most dynamic players in the American League — 106 hits, 53 runs, and 30 stolen bases — and Randy Dobnak has been nearly untouchable this season with a 1.16 ERA. Kauffman Stadium has been a competitive environment for Kansas City, where they’ve gone 27-27.

Minnesota Twins at Kansas City Royals Game Information

Game Date: August 05, 2026
Game Time: 07:40 PM ET
TV Channel: Kansas City Royals, Minnesota Twins, and MLB.TV – Minnesota Twins
Location: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Live Updates

9:53 PM ET
Kody Clemens called out on strikes.
9:51 PM ET
Josh Bell grounds out to first base, Jac Caglianone to Steven Cruz.
9:49 PM ET
Ryan Jeffers grounds out to shortstop, Bobby Witt to Jac Caglianone.
9:46 PM ET
Steven Cruz (P) replaces Noah Cameron (P).
9:46 PM ET
Bobby Witt flies out to deep right field to Austin Martin.
9:45 PM ET
Carter Jensen strikes out swinging.
9:45 PM ET
Carter Jensen strikes out swinging.
9:43 PM ET
Kyle Isbel strikes out swinging.
9:40 PM ET
Jeff Hoffman (P) replaces A.J. Minter (P).
9:39 PM ET
Austin Martin strikes out swinging.
9:37 PM ET
Ryan Kreidler strikes out swinging.
9:35 PM ET
Trevor Larnach strikes out swinging.
9:32 PM ET
John Rave grounds out to shallow infield, Ryan Kreidler to Victor Caratini.
9:31 PM ET
Nick Loftin grounds out to shallow infield, Brooks Lee to Victor Caratini.
9:30 PM ET
Isaac Collins pops out to Ryan Jeffers.
9:29 PM ET
Michael Massey homers to center field.
9:26 PM ET
A.J. Minter (P) replaces Tommy Nance (P).
9:25 PM ET
Brooks Lee strikes out swinging.
9:23 PM ET
Victor Caratini strikes out swinging.
9:22 PM ET
Royce Lewis pops out to Jac Caglianone.
9:18 PM ET
Salvador Perez grounds out to second base, Tommy Nance to Royce Lewis to Victor Caratini.
9:17 PM ET
Jac Caglianone singles to left field.
9:16 PM ET
Bobby Witt lines out to left field to Trevor Larnach.
9:14 PM ET
Tommy Nance (P) replaces Dean Kremer (P).
9:13 PM ET
Kody Clemens strikes out swinging.
9:10 PM ET
Josh Bell pops out to shallow right field to Michael Massey.
9:08 PM ET
Ryan Jeffers lines out to deep left field to Isaac Collins.
9:05 PM ET
Carter Jensen flies out to deep right field to Austin Martin.
9:03 PM ET
Kyle Isbel out on a sacrifice fly to center field to Kody Clemens. Nick Loftin to third. Michael Massey scores.
9:01 PM ET
John Rave walks. Nick Loftin to second.
8:58 PM ET
Nick Loftin hits into a force out to shallow infield. Isaac Collins out at second. Michael Massey to third.
8:56 PM ET
Isaac Collins singles to shallow center field. Michael Massey to second.
8:55 PM ET
Michael Massey singles to shallow right field.
8:50 PM ET
Austin Martin grounds out to shortstop, Bobby Witt to Jac Caglianone.
8:49 PM ET
Ryan Kreidler grounds out to shallow infield, Bobby Witt to Jac Caglianone.
8:48 PM ET
Trevor Larnach strikes out swinging.
8:44 PM ET
Salvador Perez grounds out to shallow infield, Ryan Kreidler to Victor Caratini.
8:43 PM ET
Jac Caglianone hits into a force out to shallow infield. Bobby Witt out at second.
8:41 PM ET
Bobby Witt walks.
8:39 PM ET
Carter Jensen strikes out swinging.
8:35 PM ET
Brooks Lee strikes out swinging.
8:34 PM ET
Victor Caratini grounds out to shortstop. Royce Lewis out at second. Kody Clemens to third. Josh Bell scores.
8:33 PM ET
Royce Lewis singles to shallow infield. Kody Clemens to second. Josh Bell to third.
8:32 PM ET
Kody Clemens singles to second base. Josh Bell to second.
8:29 PM ET
Josh Bell walks.
8:22 PM ET
Nick Loftin singles to center field.
8:26 PM ET
Kyle Isbel pops out to shallow left field to Ryan Kreidler.
8:23 PM ET
John Rave grounds out to second base. Nick Loftin out at second.
8:22 PM ET
Nick Loftin singles to shallow center field.
8:17 PM ET
Ryan Jeffers strikes out swinging.
8:13 PM ET
Austin Martin hit by pitch.
8:12 PM ET
Ryan Kreidler lines out to shallow left field to Nick Loftin.
8:10 PM ET
Trevor Larnach flies out to deep right field to John Rave.
8:08 PM ET
Isaac Collins lines out to shallow infield to Ryan Kreidler.
8:06 PM ET
Michael Massey strikes out swinging.
8:03 PM ET
Salvador Perez flies out to deep right center field to Kody Clemens.
7:58 PM ET
Brooks Lee grounds out to shallow infield, Noah Cameron to Jac Caglianone.
7:55 PM ET
Victor Caratini flies out to deep right field to John Rave.
7:54 PM ET
Royce Lewis flies out to right field to John Rave.
7:51 PM ET
Jac Caglianone grounds out to first base, Royce Lewis to Victor Caratini.
7:51 PM ET
Bobby Witt flies out to left center field to Trevor Larnach.
7:49 PM ET
Carter Jensen flies out to left center field to Trevor Larnach.
7:45 PM ET
Kody Clemens hits into a force out to shallow infield. Ryan Jeffers out at second.
7:44 PM ET
Josh Bell pops out to shallow infield to Michael Massey.
7:43 PM ET
Ryan Jeffers singles to center field.
7:41 PM ET
Austin Martin grounds out to shallow infield, Nick Loftin to Jac Caglianone.

Game Preview

Minnesota sits four games back in the AL Central and is fighting to stay relevant in the wild-card picture as well. A losing streak of three games at this stage of the season tightens the margin for error considerably. Kansas City holds a meaningful edge in the head-to-head matchup this season, having won six of ten meetings between these clubs. That history gives the Royals a genuine psychological foothold, even against a Twins team with more at stake in the standings.

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Kansas City Royals Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 47-67
Home Record: 27-27
Away Record: 20-40
Division Record: 17-21
Streak: 1 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .412

Minnesota Twins Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 56-58
Home Record: 30-27
Away Record: 26-31
Division Record: 18-17
Streak: 3 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .491

Stat Leaders

Kansas City Royals (47-67, #5 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Tyler Tolbert, 0.325
RBI Leader: Carter Jensen, 54 RBI
Home Run Leader: Jac Caglianone, 18 HR
Runs Leader: Bobby Witt Jr., 53 Runs
Hits Leader: Bobby Witt Jr., 106 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Bobby Witt Jr., 30 SB
ERA Leader: Randy Dobnak, 1.16 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Michael Wacha, 111 K
Wins Leader: Luinder Avila, 5 W
Saves Leader: Lucas Erceg, 12 SV

Minnesota Twins (56-58, #3 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Gabriel Gonzalez, 0.500
RBI Leader: Josh Bell, 64 RBI
Home Run Leader: Byron Buxton, 25 HR
Runs Leader: Byron Buxton, 57 Runs
Hits Leader: Josh Bell, 99 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Luke Keaschall, 13 SB
ERA Leader: Yoendrys Gómez, 1.93 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Taj Bradley, 141 K
Wins Leader: Taj Bradley, 9 W
Saves Leader: Yoendrys Gómez, 13 SV

What to Watch For

Dobnak is the name that looms largest over this matchup. His 1.16 ERA is not a misprint, and the Twins have struggled against him in prior meetings — making him the most compelling pitching figure in this game. On the Minnesota side, Bailey Ober takes the ball with a 4.45 ERA and 7 wins, looking to give his team a steadying performance after the bullpen and offense both faltered in Seattle.

Brooks Lee has quietly become one of Minnesota’s most reliable run producers, with 16 home runs, 58 RBI, and 97 hits. He’s the kind of hitter who can change a game’s complexion in a single at-bat. For Kansas City, Jac Caglianone’s 18 home runs give the Royals a legitimate power threat, and with Vinnie Pasquantino on the injured list with a wrist issue and Maikel Garcia also sidelined with a hand injury, younger contributors like Michael Massey — hitting .262 with 8 home runs and 38 RBI — will need to carry more of the offensive load.

Salvador Perez anchors the Kansas City lineup with 16 home runs and 47 RBI, and his experience in big moments at Kauffman Stadium makes him a constant threat regardless of the team’s record.

Kansas City Royals Injury Report

Vinnie Pasquantino – Wrist (D10) – The Kansas City Royals placed INF Vinnie Pasquantino on the 10-day injured list with right wrist soreness.
Alec Marsh – Shoulder (D60) – The Kansas City Royals placed RHP Alec Marsh on the 60-day injured list due to a shoulder injury.
Maikel Garcia – Hand (D10) – The Kansas City Royals placed INF Maikel Garcia on the 10-day injured list due to a left-hand muscle strain.
Luinder Avila – Forearm (D15) – The Kansas City Royals placed RHP Luinder Avila on the 15-day injured list due to right forearm tightness.
Jonathan India – Shoulder (D60) – The Kansas City Royals transferred INF Jonathan India to the 60-day injured list.
Connor Seabold – Lat (D60) – The Kansas City Royals transferred RHP Connor Seabold to the 60-day injured list with right lat strain.
Cole Ragans – Elbow (D60) – The Kansas City Royals transferred LHP Cole Ragans from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with elbow impingement.
Nick Mears – Shoulder (D60) – The Kansas City Royals transferred RHP Nick Mears from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement.
Beck Way – Back (D15) – The Kansas City Royals placed RHP Beck Way on the 15-day injured list due to low back spasm tightness.
Carlos Estévez – Foot (D60) – The Kansas City Royals transferred RHP Carlos Estévez from the 15-day to the 60-day injured list with left foot contusion.
James McArthur – Elbow (D60) – The Kansas City Royals transferred RHP James McArthur from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.
Stephen Kolek – Flexor (D60) – The Kansas City Royals transferred RHP Stephen Kolek from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a right flexor strain.

Minnesota Twins Injury Report

Anthony Banda – Lat (D60) – The Minnesota Twins transferred LHP Anthony Banda from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a left lat strain.
Pablo López – Elbow (D60) – The Minnesota Twins placed RHP Pablo Lopez on the 60-day injured list following his successful UCL repair surgery with an internal brace.
Mick Abel – Elbow (D60) – The Minnesota Twins transferred RHP Mick Abel from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.
Cole Sands – Elbow (D60) – The Minnesota Twins transferred RHP Cole Sands from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to right elbow strain.
Mike Paredes – Oblique (D60) – The Minnesota Twins transferred RHP Mike Paredes from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a left oblique strain.
Byron Buxton – Hip (D10) – The Minnesota Twins placed OF Byron Buxton on the 10-day injured list due to a right hip impingement.
David Festa – Shoulder (D60) – The Minnesota Twins transferred RHP David Festa from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to right shoulder impingement, retroactive to March 22.

Kansas City Royals Upcoming 2026 Schedule

August 05, 2026 vs Minnesota Twins
August 06, 2026 vs Minnesota Twins
August 07, 2026 vs Chicago Cubs
August 08, 2026 vs Chicago Cubs
August 09, 2026 vs Chicago Cubs
August 10, 2026 at Los Angeles Dodgers
August 11, 2026 at Los Angeles Dodgers
August 12, 2026 at Los Angeles Dodgers
August 14, 2026 at Los Angeles Angels
August 15, 2026 at Los Angeles Angels

Minnesota Twins Upcoming 2026 Schedule

August 05, 2026 at Kansas City Royals
August 06, 2026 at Kansas City Royals
August 07, 2026 at Milwaukee Brewers
August 08, 2026 at Milwaukee Brewers
August 09, 2026 at Milwaukee Brewers
August 10, 2026 vs Baltimore Orioles
August 11, 2026 vs Baltimore Orioles
August 12, 2026 vs Baltimore Orioles
August 13, 2026 vs Philadelphia Phillies
August 15, 2026 vs Philadelphia Phillies

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