Brooks Lee Homers as Twins Defeat Royals 5-3 in Sixth-Inning Rally

Brooks Lee’s sixth‑inning home run sparked the Minnesota Twins to a 5-3 win over the Kansas City Royals, as the Twins scored four runs in that frame to clinch. Lee’s blast ignited a six‑inning rally for the Twins.

The surge produced four runs, two from Lee’s second swing and the other two from aggressive baserunning by the infielders. The Royals answered with a solo run later, but it was insufficient to close the gap.

Strong defensive work by the Twins helped preserve the 5-3 victory.