Buxton, Vázquez deliver timely hits as Twins rally for 5-1 victory over Royals

— Byron Buxton drove in the tying run in the eighth inning, Christian Vázquez drove in the go-ahead run to start off a four-run ninth, and the Minnesota Twins rallied for a 5-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday.
Mar 30, 2024, 07:35 pm - AP
MIN
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G. Jax
win

G. Jax1-0

1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 1 K, 1 BB
W. Smith
loss

W. Smith0-1

1.0 IP, 2 H, 4 ER, 0 K, 2 BB

Scoring Summary

Inning

MINKC
6thMelendez singled to left, Witt Jr. scored, Perez to second.01
8thBuxton doubled to left, Julien scored.11
9thVázquez singled to left, Jeffers scored, Castro to second; Vázquez safe at second, Castro safe at third on throwing error by left fielder Melendez.21
9thKirilloff hit sacrifice fly to left, Castro scored, Vázquez to third.31
9thBuxton doubled to left, Farmer scored and Vázquez scored.51
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