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Minnesota Twins @ 
Kansas City Royals
2006-07-05 · Night game · Kauffman Stadium · Att: 12085 · 81°F, sunny · Wind 5 mph from LF · 3:03
Kansas City Royals defeated Minnesota Twins 6–3. Kansas City Royals put up 3 in the 7th. Jeremy Affeldt earned the win and Ambiorix Burgos picked up the save.
Line score
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | |
| KCA | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 14 |
W: Jeremy Affeldt L: Jesse Crain SV: Ambiorix Burgos
Umpires — HP: Larry Young · 1B: Tom Hallion · 2B: Mike Everitt · 3B: Alfonso Marquez · LF: (none) · RF: (none)
Minnesota Twins — batting
| Batter | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Luis Castillo | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
 Nick Punto | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
 Joe Mauer | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
 Michael Cuddyer | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Justin Morneau | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Torii Hunter | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
 Shannon Stewart | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
 Jason Kubel | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
 Jason Bartlett | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kansas City Royals — batting
| Batter | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 David DeJesus | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
 Mark Grudzielanek | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Doug Mientkiewicz | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Reggie Sanders | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
 Matt Stairs | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Mark Teahen | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Angel Berroa | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
 John Buck | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
 Joey Gathright | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
 Esteban German | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minnesota Twins — pitching
| Pitcher | IP | H | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Brad Radke | 5.0 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
 Jesse Crain | 1.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
 Dennys Reyes | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 Juan Rincon | 1.1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Kansas City Royals — pitching
| Pitcher | IP | H | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Brandon Duckworth | 6.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
 Todd Wellemeyer | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
 Jeremy Affeldt | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Elmer Dessens | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 Ambiorix Burgos | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Play-by-play
Top 1
- Luis Castillo: 63/G6
- Nick Punto: 7/F7M
- Joe Mauer: K
Bot 1
- David DeJesus: K
- Mark Grudzielanek: S8/G6M
- Doug Mientkiewicz: S7/G56.1-2
- Reggie Sanders: S7.2-H;1-2
- Matt Stairs: 63/G6.2-3;1-2
- Mark Teahen: 4/L4
Top 2
- Michael Cuddyer: 7/F7M
- Justin Morneau: 5/P5F
- Torii Hunter: 63/G56
Bot 2
- Angel Berroa: 4/P4
- John Buck: S9/L9S
- Joey Gathright: 9/F89M
- David DeJesus: 4/P4D
Top 3
- Shannon Stewart: 7/F78M
- Jason Kubel: 7/F78D+
- Jason Bartlett: S8/F8RS-
- Luis Castillo: S9/G34.1-3
- Nick Punto: S9/G34.3-H;1-2
- Joe Mauer: 43/G4
Bot 3
- Mark Grudzielanek: D9/L9LS
- Doug Mientkiewicz: 8/F8RXD.2-3
- Reggie Sanders: 8/SF/F8RXD+.3-H
- Matt Stairs: S9/L4D
- Mark Teahen: 3/G3S-
Top 4
- Michael Cuddyer: 8/F89D
- Justin Morneau: D8/L8RS
- Torii Hunter: FC6/G56.2X3(65)
- Shannon Stewart: K
Bot 4
- Angel Berroa: D8/L8LD+
- John Buck: 63/G56-
- Joey Gathright: S7/L7S.2-3
- David DeJesus: 8/SF/F8LD.3-H
- Mark Grudzielanek: SB2
- Mark Grudzielanek: S6/G6M.2-3
- Doug Mientkiewicz: 9/F9M
Top 5
- Jason Kubel: 3/L34
- Jason Bartlett: W
- Luis Castillo: W.1-2
- Nick Punto: 3/G3-.2-3;1-2
- Joe Mauer: S9/G34-.3-H;2-H
- Michael Cuddyer: S8/G6M.1-2
- Justin Morneau: 8/F8LD
Bot 5
- Reggie Sanders: 6!3/G6
- Matt Stairs: S8/L8LM-.BX2(874)
- Mark Teahen: T8/L8RXD+
- Angel Berroa: 63/G6
Top 6
- Torii Hunter: K
- Shannon Stewart: 63/G6
- Jason Kubel: W
- Jason Bartlett: 9/L9M
Bot 6
- John Buck: 8/F8RD+
- Joey Gathright: W
- David DeJesus: K
- Mark Grudzielanek: 64(1)/FO/G6
Top 7
- Luis Castillo: S8/L4MD
- Nick Punto: SB2
- Nick Punto: 43/G4.2-3
- Joe Mauer: IW
- Michael Cuddyer: WP.1-2
- Michael Cuddyer: FC1.3XH(12);2-3
- Justin Morneau: 13/G3S-
Bot 7
- Doug Mientkiewicz: 9/F89D
- Reggie Sanders: S9/L9S+
- Esteban German: S7/G56.1-2
- Mark Teahen: 3/G3-.2-3;1-2
- Angel Berroa: IW
- John Buck: PB.3-H;2-3;1-2
- John Buck: D8/L89D+.3-H;2-H
- Joey Gathright: 3/G3-
Top 8
- Torii Hunter: S8/G6M
- Shannon Stewart: 46(1)3/GDP/G4
- Jason Kubel: 8/F8RD+
Bot 8
- David DeJesus: 8/F8LD
- Mark Grudzielanek: 43/G4
- Doug Mientkiewicz: 43/G4
Top 9
- Jason Bartlett: S7
- Luis Castillo: 4(1)3/GDP/G4MS
- Nick Punto: K
Notes & reviews
- Royals manager Bell ejected by 1B umpire Hallion for arguing that Punto fouled the pitch when Castillo stole 2B