AL Central rivals meet Friday night again in Minneapolis as the Royals look to build on a dramatic series-opening win over the Twins at Target Field.

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Jun 4, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins first baseman Kody Clemens (2) runs the bases after hitting a home run against the Kansas City Royals in the fifth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

How to Watch Royals vs Twins

Date: Friday, June 5, 2026

Time: 8:15 PM ET

Channel: Apple TV

Stream: Apple TV (try for free)

Kansas City grabbed the opener 8-6 on Thursday thanks to Josh Rojas, who was called up from Triple-A earlier in the day and delivered a go-ahead two-run pinch-hit single in the ninth inning.

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The victory gave the Royals a 1-0 lead in the four-game series and provided a much-needed boost for a club trying to gain ground in the division race. Michael Massey homered and Carter Jensen added a two-run double in the win, while Kansas City’s bullpen combined for three scoreless innings after a rain delay.

Friday’s matchup is expected to feature veteran right-hander Michael Wacha against Minnesota’s Zebby Matthews. Wacha enters with a 4-3 record and a 3.23 ERA, providing stability for the Royals’ rotation, while Matthews is looking to help the Twins bounce back after the late-inning collapse in the opener.

Minnesota has leaned heavily on Byron Buxton and Brooks Lee this season, and the Twins will need a better effort from their bullpen if they hope to even the series before the weekend. The game is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET and will be streamed on Apple TV+.

This is a great MLB matchup that you will not want to miss; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.

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