Greinke Leads Royals over Twins

Zack Greinke held the Minnesota Twins to just one run on 5 hits in 7 innings as the Kansas City Royals advanced in the loser’s bracket of the Baseball Maelstrom Tournament with a 2-1 win. George Brett and John Mayberry had RBI singles in the 1st off Bert Blyleven for the only Royals runs, but it was all they needed. The only Minnesota run came on a 4th inning single from Joe Cronin. Chuck Knoblauch’s leadoff double in the 5th was the last Twins hit, as Joakim Soria and Greg Holland pitched a perfect 8th and 9th, respectively. Blyleven pitched well himself, also allowing just 5 hits, while striking out 8. Dick Hyde was amazing in relief, striking out 5 of the 6 Royal hitters he faced. Now the Twins head home while Kansas City advances to play the Chicago White Sox tomorrow.

Kansas City @ Minnesota – 10/2/23