Royals Recap

Welcome back to Big Dill Sports, everyone! I'm Dillon, your host and chief navigator through the ups and downs of Kansas City Royals baseball. Thanks for tuning into another episode of "Royals Recap." Today, we're diving into last night's thrilling clash between the Royals and the Twins. Let’s unpack this rollercoaster of a game that ended in dramatic fashion.

The stage was set on Friday, May 23, 2025, and fans witnessed a showdown that kept us all on the edge of our seats. The Royals started strong with a bang right in the first inning. Cavan Biggio stepped up to the plate and delivered an RBI double, bringing Jonathan India home, and setting the scoreboard ticking in Kansas City's favor. You could feel the excitement, folks! But as the game went on, we hit a few bumps on the road. Facing Pablo López, the Royals struggled to capitalize on opportunities, managing just 1 for 10 with runners in scoring position. It was a tough day at the office trying to drive those runners home.

Now, let's head to the bottom of the second inning, where Minnesota's Carlos Correa, just back from the concussion list, made an impact immediately with a solo homer. Correa showed he's back in form, and it was his third homer of the young season. From there, it was a battle of the bullpens and nerves.

Fast forward to the ninth inning, and things really got interesting. With the game still tied at 1 apiece, Carlos Correa got on base with an infield single. And then, in came Ty France. On the very first pitch—a slider, no less—he sent a shot soaring 403 feet into the bullpen. A walk-off homer. Game over. The Twins snatched a 3-1 victory in spectacular fashion. Talk about a heart-stopper!

For the Royals, Noah Cameron shined on the mound despite the loss. He gave us a solid start, going into the seventh inning and keeping things tight with one earned run, courtesy of Correa’s earlier homer. Over his first three MLB starts, he's sporting a stellar 0.93 ERA. Hats off to him for that impressive showing!

Lucas Erceg, unfortunately, took the loss after that crushing ninth-inning moment, but let's remember the thrill of the game often walks hand in hand with its heartbreaks.

Offensively, Cavan Biggio was a standout. Alongside his RBI double, he swiped a base and added a speck of hustle, though he was caught stealing once. Bobby Witt Jr. added a single and his 17th stolen base to the season tally. And we can't forget Vinnie Pasquantino, who chipped in with two hits, showing consistency at the plate.

Key defensive moments also kept the game alive. Hats off to Harrison Bader from the Twins for an incredible diving catch in the first inning. And Louie Varland's inning-ending double play in the seventh kept the pressure on the Royals.

The Royals will take another swing at the Twins today, looking to bounce back stronger. Michael Wacha is lined up to start, bringing his 3-4 record and 2.86 ERA to try and stifle Minnesota. Meanwhile, the Twins will counter with Zebby Matthews, who's had a rocky start this season. Should be an exciting matchup.

Before we wrap up, it’s time to spotlight our 'Big Dill' player of the game. This episode, Cavan Biggio gets the nod. With his early game RBI and hustle on the bases, he brought that spark of energy that can often be the difference-maker.

As always, thank you for tuning into Big Dill Sports. I’m Dillon, and I'll be here next time to walk you through all things Royals. Catch you on the flip side!