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Urshela, Twins Overcome 6-Run Deficit, Rally Past Royals 7-6

Down 6-0, the Twins scored five times in the eighth, capped by Kyle Garlick's two-run homer.

(Courtesy of Tim Lee)

May 23, 2022

Gio Urshela hit a tiebreaking single in the ninth inning to complete Minnesota’s comeback from a six-run deficit, lifting the Twins over the Kansas City Royals 7-6 Sunday.

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Down 6-0, the Twins scored five times in the eighth, capped by Kyle Garlick’s two-run homer.

Jorge Polanco drew a leadoff walk from Josh Staumont (1-1) in the ninth, Max Kepler doubled and Gary Sanchez tied it with his second sacrifice fly in two innings. With two outs, Urshela singled for the lead.

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