The Kansas City Royals salvaged game three of its series in Minnesota, defeated the Twins 4-1 on Wednesday, August 14.

Kansas City struck first with an RBI groundout from Kyle Isbel in the second. Bobby Witt Jr. added to the lead an inning later with a solo homer, his 24th of the season.

The Twins got on the board with a solo homer from Carlos Santana.

The Royals added some insurance runs with a homer from Paul DeJong and an RBI double from Vinnie Pasquantino.

Lucas Erceg got the save, getting the final four out of the game.

Cole Ragans gave the Royals a much needed quality start, going seven innings of one-run ball. He fanned eight in the outing.

Kansas City improves to 66-55, maintaining their position in the third wild card spot.

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The Royals stay on the road to take on the Cincinnati Reds for a three game series on Friday, August 16.