Jonathan India belts slam as Royals outslug Twins

Royals' Nos. 6-9 hitters combine for 10 hits, 8 RBIs and 9 runs in 13-9 win

Apr. 2, 2026 at 9:10am

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Jonathan India belted a grand slam and Kyle Isbel also homered as the host Kansas City Royals defeated the Minnesota Twins 13-9 on Wednesday. Maikel Garcia drove in three runs as the Royals' Nos. 6-9 hitters combined to go 10-for-16 with eight RBIs and nine runs. Noah Cameron (1-0) earned the win for the Royals, who extended their winning streak to three games.

Why it matters

The Royals' offensive outburst, led by their bottom of the order hitters, was a welcome sight after the team struggled to score runs in their first four games of the season. The win also keeps the Royals within striking distance of the division-leading Twins in the early stages of the AL Central race.

The details

India's grand slam in the sixth inning capped a seven-run frame for the Royals, who banged out 15 hits on the day. Isbel, Caglianone, Collins and Garcia all contributed key hits and RBIs to the Royals' offensive explosion. Minnesota made a late push with three runs in the seventh and three more in the ninth, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Royals' early lead.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, April 2, 2026.
  • The Royals scored seven runs in the sixth inning.

The players

Jonathan India

A Royals infielder who hit a grand slam in the sixth inning to help power Kansas City to victory.

Kyle Isbel

A Royals outfielder who hit a home run and had four hits in the game.

Maikel Garcia

A Royals infielder who drove in three runs in the win.

Noah Cameron

The Royals starting pitcher who earned the win after allowing one run over five innings.

Josh Bell

A Twins designated hitter who hit a three-run homer in the ninth inning.

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What they’re saying

“We've got to keep this offensive momentum going. When the bottom of the order is producing like that, it makes us a tough team to beat.”

— Jonathan India, Royals Infielder

What’s next

The Royals will look to continue their winning streak on Friday when they host the Detroit Tigers. The Twins will try to bounce back on Thursday when they open a series against the Chicago White Sox.

The takeaway

The Royals' offensive outburst, led by their bottom-of-the-order hitters, was a much-needed boost after a slow start to the season. If Kansas City can continue to get production throughout their lineup, they could emerge as a contender in the AL Central race.