Luke Keaschall’s 11th-inning, two-run blast capped a dramatic 5-3 walk-off win for Minnesota over Kansas City at Target Field, pushing his rookie hot streak to 11 straight games with a 12th game on base. Austin Martin’s eighth-inning triple and Ryan Jeffers’ RBI single framed the late rally that erased a tie in the eighth. The win snapped a skid against divisional rivals and kept Minnesota rolling, while Kansas City watched a two-run shot by Vinnie Pasquantino loom large early but fall short. Reliever Michael Tonkin earned the win after two scoreless frames with an automatic runner on second base, and the night also marked Ryan Fitzgerald’s first major league hit—a two-run homer that briefly sparked Minnesota’s advantage.

For fantasy players, Keaschall’s breakout is the headline, but the Twins’ late-inning depth also matters: Jeffers’ hot streak and Fitzgerald’s first MLB homer add streaming & keeper appeal, while the bullpen’s ability to navigate jammed innings bodes well for late-inning workhorses in real-life and fantasy formats alike. Royals’ offense stalled after Pasquantino’s early impact, and Ureña’s early control issues contrasted with a healthier Twins bullpen run. The result: Minnesota climbs in the standings as it continues to lean on its rookie wave.