Jonathan India belts slam as Royals outslug Twins

Royals' offense erupts for 13 runs in victory over Minnesota

Apr. 2, 2026 at 4:22am

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Jonathan India hit a grand slam and Kyle Isbel homered as part of a 4-hit game, leading the Kansas City Royals to a 13-9 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday. The Royals' offense erupted for 7 runs in the 6th inning, with India, Jac Caglianone, Isaac Collins, and Isbel combining to go 10-for-16 with 8 RBIs and 9 runs scored.

Why it matters

The Royals' offensive outburst comes after they struggled to score runs in their first 4 games of the season, nearly matching their total runs from those games in just one contest. The win extends Kansas City's winning streak to 3 games and provides a much-needed boost to their early-season record.

The details

Jonathan India belted his 5th career grand slam in the 6th inning, capping a 7-run frame for the Royals. Kansas City also got big games from Kyle Isbel, who homered and had 4 hits, and Maikel Garcia, who drove in 3 runs. Royals starter Noah Cameron earned the win, allowing 1 run on 4 hits over 5 innings. Minnesota made a late push with 8 runs over the final 3 innings, including a 3-run homer by Josh Bell in the 9th, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Royals' offensive onslaught.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, April 2, 2026.
  • The Royals scored 7 runs in the 6th inning.

The players

Jonathan India

A 27-year-old infielder for the Kansas City Royals who hit a grand slam in the 6th inning.

Kyle Isbel

A 25-year-old outfielder for the Kansas City Royals who had 4 hits, including a home run, and scored 4 runs.

Maikel Garcia

A 24-year-old infielder for the Kansas City Royals who drove in 3 runs.

Noah Cameron

The 23-year-old starting pitcher for the Kansas City Royals who earned the win, allowing 1 run on 4 hits over 5 innings.

Josh Bell

A 30-year-old designated hitter for the Minnesota Twins who hit a 3-run homer in the 9th inning.

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What they’re saying

“We've been searching for that kind of offensive outburst all season. It was great to see the guys come through in a big way today.”

— Mike Matheny, Royals Manager

What’s next

The Royals will look to continue their winning streak when they host the Twins again on Thursday. Minnesota will try to bounce back and even the series.

The takeaway

The Royals' offensive explosion, led by the bottom half of their lineup, shows the team's potential when the bats are clicking. If they can build on this performance, it could be a sign of better things to come for Kansas City this season.