The Minnesota Twins secured a narrow 3-2 win over the Texas Rangers, boosted by Matt Wallner's savvy base running in the ninth inning, while injuries continue to plague key players like Byron Buxton and Carlos Correa. In another matchup, the Kansas City Royals avoided a series sweep with a 4-1 victory against the Twins, thanks to excellent pitching from Cole Ragans and home runs by Bobby Witt Jr. and Paul DeJong. Despite the loss, the Twins remain ahead of the Royals in the AL Central standings. Rookie Zebby Matthews shone in his major league debut, leading the Twins to a decisive 13-3 win over the Royals in the preceding game, supported by home runs from Max Kepler and Kyle Farmer.