The Royals have historically struggled against Twins ace Joe Ryan, but their performance improved against him in their 13-9 win over them. The bottom of the Royals' lineup provided a significant boost in the win, scoring five runs against Ryan. The team's offense was fueled by contributions from Jac Caglianone, Isaac Collins, and Isbel. Despite a 12-1 lead in the sixth inning, the Royals saw their lead shrink with every pitcher on the mound. Manager Matt Quatraro acknowledged the production of these players, but acknowledged the need for an upgrade to the position group that has struggled most recently.