Royals' Jonathan India Hits $25,000 Grand Slam vs. Twins

Sonic Slam promotion awards Kansas resident $25,000 for in-game grand slam.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 2:51am

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Kansas City Royals second baseman Jonathan India hit a grand slam in the sixth inning of Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Twins, triggering the team's Sonic Slam promotion and awarding $25,000 to a randomly selected fan from Pittsburg, Kansas.

Why it matters

The Sonic Slam promotion is a long-standing tradition for the Royals, adding excitement and fan engagement to the in-game experience. Grand slams are rare feats in baseball, and this one had the added bonus of a substantial cash prize for a lucky fan.

The details

India's grand slam in the bottom of the sixth inning put the Royals up 12-1 over the Twins. The Sonic Slam promotion awards $25,000 to a randomly selected fan whenever a Royals player hits a grand slam in the sixth inning. This time, the winner was Kevin Younger, a resident of Pittsburg, Kansas.

  • The grand slam occurred in the bottom of the sixth inning on Wednesday, April 2, 2026.
  • In June 2024, then-Royals outfielder MJ Melendez hit a grand slam in the sixth inning, triggering the Sonic Slam promotion.

The players

Jonathan India

Second baseman for the Kansas City Royals.

Kevin Younger

A resident of Pittsburg, Kansas who won the $25,000 Sonic Slam prize.

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What they’re saying

“The grand slam put the Royals up 12-1 over the visiting Minnesota Twins in the bottom of the sixth inning.”

— Harold R. Kuntz, FOX 4 Kansas City reporter

What’s next

The Royals will continue their series against the Twins, hoping to build on the momentum from India's grand slam.

The takeaway

The Sonic Slam promotion adds an extra layer of excitement and fan engagement to Royals games, rewarding lucky fans with a substantial cash prize for in-game heroics by the home team.