August 4, 2026

Minnesota Twins at Kansas City Royals: Game Time, TV Channel and Probable Pitchers

Check the Minnesota Twins at Kansas City Royals matchup with start time, TV and streaming listings, probable pitchers, venue, score status and same-date MLB games.

7:40 PM ETStart time
FinalStatus
Royals.TV, Twins.TV Presented by ProgressiveTV
Kauffman StadiumVenue

Minnesota Twins at Kansas City Royals Game Summary

A quick matchup view with teams, score status, first pitch time and local-time conversion.
Minnesota Twins 2 56-58
Final 2-8 Tue, Aug 4 · 7:40 PM ET

Linescore

Runs by inning with final runs, hits and errors.
Team123456789RHE
MIN000100010272
KC20003003-8101
W: Randy Dobnak L: Joe Ryan
Show inning-by-inning hits, errors and runners left on base
InningMIN RHELeft On BaseKC RHELeft On Base
1st 0000 2301
2nd 0101 0000
3rd 0001 0201
4th 1202 0010
5th 0011 3201
6th 0101 0001
7th 0001 0000
8th 1211 3302
9th 0101 -000

Minnesota Twins vs Kansas City Royals Game Highlights

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Game Info: Date, Time and Venue

DateAugust 4, 2026
Time7:40 PM ET
VenueKauffman Stadium
Game TypeRegular Season
SeriesRegular Season · Game 1 of 3
Day/Nightnight
Attendance20,177
Game Duration2h 38m
First Pitch2026-08-04T23:50:00.000Z
Game Data RefreshedAug 9, 2026

Minnesota Twins vs Kansas City Royals Probable Pitchers

MINJoe Ryan
Stats6-8 · ERA 3.65 · 138 SO · WHIP 1.14 · 125.2 IP
KCRandy Dobnak
Stats2-0 · ERA 1.16 · 15 SO · WHIP 1.19 · 31.0 IP

TV Channel and Streaming

Royals.TV TV · EN · home · Streaming
Twins.TV Presented by Progressive TV · EN · away · Streaming
96.5 The Fan FM · EN · home · Streaming
The Wolf 102.9 FM FM · EN · away
Audacy App AM · EN · away
LosTwins.com AM · ES · away · Streaming
Royals Radio Network AM · EN · home
TIBN AM · EN · away · Streaming
WCCO 830 AM · EN · away

Scoring Plays

Every run-scoring play in game order.
Bottom 1 · Sac Fly0-1

Salvador Perez out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder Trevor Larnach. Bobby Witt Jr. scores.

RBI: 1 Batter: Salvador Perez Pitcher: Joe Ryan
Bottom 1 · Double0-2

Michael Massey doubles (20) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Luke Keaschall. Jac Caglianone scores.

RBI: 1 Batter: Michael Massey Pitcher: Joe Ryan
Top 4 · Sac Fly1-2

Alan Roden out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder John Rave. Kody Clemens scores. Brooks Lee to 2nd. Throwing error by right fielder John Rave.

RBI: 1 Batter: Alan Roden Pitcher: Randy Dobnak
Bottom 5 · Double1-4

Bobby Witt Jr. doubles (23) on a line drive to left fielder Trevor Larnach. Kyle Isbel scores. Carter Jensen scores. Bobby Witt Jr. to 3rd. Bobby Witt Jr. advances to 3rd, on a throwing error by shortstop Ryan Kreidler.

RBI: 2 Batter: Bobby Witt Jr. Pitcher: Joe Ryan
Bottom 5 · Fielders Choice1-5

Jac Caglianone reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by first baseman Royce Lewis. Bobby Witt Jr. scores.

RBI: 1 Batter: Jac Caglianone Pitcher: Joe Ryan
Top 8 · Home Run2-5

Josh Bell homers (14) on a fly ball to center field.

RBI: 1 Batter: Josh Bell Pitcher: Steven Cruz
Bottom 8 · Double2-7

Starling Marte doubles (5) on a sharp fly ball to center fielder Luke Keaschall. Nick Loftin scores. Isaac Collins scores.

RBI: 2 Batter: Starling Marte Pitcher: Taylor Rogers
Bottom 8 · Single2-8

Kyle Isbel singles on a ground ball to center fielder Luke Keaschall. Starling Marte scores.

RBI: 1 Batter: Kyle Isbel Pitcher: Taylor Rogers

Minnesota Twins Box Score

OrderBattersPOSABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOStolen Bases
1
Trevor Larnach#9
LF3000000200
2
Ryan Jeffers#27
C5000000010
3
Josh Bell#56
DH4120011000
4
Kody Clemens#2
2B4100000011
5
Royce Lewis#23
1B4041000000
6
Brooks Lee#22
3B3000000110
7
Alan Roden#18
RF1000001000
7
Austin Martin#16
RF2000000000
8
Luke Keaschall#15
CF4010000010
9
Ryan Kreidler#5
SS3000000101
PitchersIPHRERBBSOHRPitches / Strikes
Joe Ryan#41
5.175423099 / 65
Kody Funderburk#57
1.200002014 / 12
Taylor Rogers#55
0.121110014 / 8
Travis Adams#45
0.212210020 / 11

Kansas City Royals Box Score

OrderBattersPOSABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOStolen Bases
1
Carter Jensen#22
C3100000220
2
Bobby Witt Jr.#7
SS5231002010
3
Jac Caglianone#14
1B4120001011
4
Salvador Perez#13
DH3011001000
4
Tyler Tolbert#2
RF0000000000
5
Michael Massey#19
2B4011001000
6
Nick Loftin#12
3B3100000110
7
Isaac Collins#1
LF3100000100
8
John Rave#16
RF2000000000
8
Starling Marte#0
PH1111002000
8
Nate Pearson#61
P0000000000
9
Kyle Isbel#28
CF4120001000
PitchersIPHRERBBSOHRPitches / Strikes
Nate Pearson#61
1.010000011 / 8
Daniel Lynch IV#41
1.010001011 / 8
John Schreiber#46
1.000012016 / 8
Randy Dobnak#62
5.031131090 / 54
Steven Cruz#64
1.021100118 / 9

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Date / Time Matchup Status TV / Streaming Probable Pitchers Venue Links
Tue, Aug 4 6:35 PM ET
Final
ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort CasinoMASN
LAA: Grayson Rodriguez
3-4 · ERA 7.24 · 42 SO · WHIP 1.59 · 51.0 IP
BAL: Cade Povich
2-1 · ERA 3.91 · 19 SO · WHIP 1.34 · 25.1 IP
Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Tue, Aug 4 6:40 PM ET
Final
Nationals.TVNBCSP
WSH: Carson Palmquist
0-2 · ERA 7.71 · 15 SO · WHIP 1.78 · 16.1 IP
PHI: Jesús Luzardo
10-5 · ERA 3.36 · 164 SO · WHIP 1.16 · 136.2 IP
Citizens Bank Park
Tue, Aug 4 6:40 PM ET
Final
Guardians.TV Presented by ProgressiveSNYWKYC 3
NYM: Sean Manaea
3-5 · ERA 4.33 · 95 SO · WHIP 1.38 · 97.2 IP
CLE: Joey Cantillo
8-7 · ERA 3.87 · 129 SO · WHIP 1.47 · 118.2 IP
Progressive Field
Tue, Aug 4 6:40 PM ET
Final
NBCSCAReds.TV
ATH: J.T. Ginn
8-6 · ERA 3.51 · 105 SO · WHIP 1.21 · 115.1 IP
CIN: Brady Singer
5-10 · ERA 4.67 · 97 SO · WHIP 1.43 · 113.2 IP
Great American Ball Park
Tue, Aug 4 7:05 PM ET
Final
Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365YES
STL: Hunter Dobbins
2-2 · ERA 3.60 · 36 SO · WHIP 1.30 · 40.0 IP
NYY: Ryan Weathers
5-7 · ERA 3.79 · 132 SO · WHIP 1.22 · 121.0 IP
Yankee Stadium
Tue, Aug 4 7:10 PM ET
Final
Chicago Sports NetworkNESN
CWS: Davis Martin
9-6 · ERA 4.13 · 107 SO · WHIP 1.31 · 122.0 IP
BOS: Patrick Sandoval
1-0 · ERA 3.38 · 25 SO · WHIP 1.67 · 24.0 IP
Fenway Park
Tue, Aug 4 7:15 PM ET
Final
BravesVisionGray TVMarlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia
MIA: Ryan Gusto
0-3 · ERA 4.80 · 39 SO · WHIP 1.36 · 45.0 IP
ATL: Grant Holmes
7-4 · ERA 3.67 · 92 SO · WHIP 1.34 · 108.0 IP
Truist Park
Tue, Aug 4 7:40 PM ET
Final
Brewers.TV Presented by Potawatomi SportsbookSportsNet Pittsburgh
PIT: Jared Jones
2-3 · ERA 4.02 · 62 SO · WHIP 1.11 · 56.0 IP
MIL: Logan Henderson
6-1 · ERA 2.70 · 62 SO · WHIP 0.90 · 50.0 IP
American Family Field
Tue, Aug 4 7:40 PM ET
Final
Royals.TVTwins.TV Presented by Progressive
MIN: Joe Ryan
6-8 · ERA 3.65 · 138 SO · WHIP 1.14 · 125.2 IP
KC: Randy Dobnak
2-0 · ERA 1.16 · 15 SO · WHIP 1.19 · 31.0 IP
Kauffman Stadium
Tue, Aug 4 8:05 PM ET
Final
NBCS BARangers Sports Network, presented by Progressive
SF: Blade Tidwell
0-0 · ERA 3.18 · 13 SO · WHIP 1.18 · 17.0 IP
TEX: MacKenzie Gore
6-9 · ERA 4.55 · 140 SO · WHIP 1.24 · 128.2 IP
Globe Life Field
Tue, Aug 4 8:05 PM ET
Final
TBSMarquee Sports NetworkSportsNet LA
LAD: Tarik Skubal
7-6 · ERA 2.81 · 122 SO · WHIP 0.92 · 102.2 IP
CHC: Javier Assad
6-1 · ERA 3.58 · 51 SO · WHIP 1.15 · 75.1 IP
Wrigley Field
Tue, Aug 4 8:10 PM ET
Final
Space City Home NetworkSpace City Home Network (Sp)Sportsnet
TOR: Trey Yesavage
5-5 · ERA 3.65 · 91 SO · WHIP 1.14 · 93.2 IP
HOU: Hayden Wesneski
2-0 · ERA 3.86 · 8 SO · WHIP 1.29 · 11.2 IP
Daikin Park
Tue, Aug 4 8:40 PM ET
Final
Rays.TVRockies.TV
TB: Freddy Peralta
5-9 · ERA 5.37 · 116 SO · WHIP 1.52 · 117.1 IP
COL: Gabriel Hughes
0-3 · ERA 4.25 · 28 SO · WHIP 1.18 · 29.2 IP
Coors Field
Tue, Aug 4 9:40 PM ET
Final
Detroit SportsNetMariners.TV
DET: Troy Melton
7-1 · ERA 1.58 · 64 SO · WHIP 0.91 · 74.0 IP
SEA: Emerson Hancock
6-6 · ERA 3.33 · 108 SO · WHIP 1.07 · 116.1 IP
T-Mobile Park
Tue, Aug 4 9:40 PM ET
Final
DBACKS.TVPadres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health
SD: Randy Vásquez
7-6 · ERA 4.19 · 65 SO · WHIP 1.42 · 101.0 IP
AZ: Eduardo Rodriguez
10-4 · ERA 2.71 · 92 SO · WHIP 1.24 · 136.1 IP
Chase Field

Minnesota Twins at Kansas City Royals FAQ

Common questions for this MLB matchup.

What time is Minnesota Twins at Kansas City Royals?

The listed start time is 7:40 PM ET. Times are shown in Eastern Time.

What channel is Minnesota Twins at Kansas City Royals on?

The current TV listing is Royals.TV, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive. Broadcast and streaming availability can vary by market.

Who are the probable pitchers?

The listed probable pitchers are Joe Ryan and Randy Dobnak. Probable starters can change before first pitch.

Where is the game being played?

The listed venue is Kauffman Stadium.