Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. (7) beats the tag by Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers to score on a fielder's choice hit into by Jac Caglianone during the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. had three hits and two RBIs in his return to the lineup Tuesday night, leading the Kansas City Royals to an 8-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins. Witt, who missed two weeks with back tightness, went 3 for 5 with a two-run double and scored twice. Pinch-hitter Starling Marte tacked on a two-run double in the eighth and scored on a single by Kyle Isbel. Up nextTwins newcomer Dean Kremer (1-4, 6.50 ERA) pitches against Royals LHP Noah Cameron (5-8, 4.59) on Wednesday.