MLB: Kansas City Royals vs Minnesota Twins odds, picks, and predictions

The Kansas City Royals (4-5) welcome the Minnesota Twins (4-7) to Kauffman Stadium for the second game of their three-game series. The first ball is set for 8:10 p.m. ET. The Royals won the series opener 4-3 on Tuesday, courtesy of a two-run rally in the bottom of the sixth inning that included solo home runs by Royals DH Salvador Perez and 1B Hunter Dozier. The Royals are up 1-0 in the season series.

Kansas City Royals vs Minnesota Twins: Projected starters

Chris Paddack (RHP) vs. Daniel Lynch (LHP)

Paddack (0-1, 6.75 ERA) was defeated 7-0 by the Los Angeles Dodgers in his first start of the season on Wednesday. He pitched 4 innings, allowing 3 earned runs, 6 hits, 0 walks, and 3 strikeouts. Lynch (0-1, 10.80 ERA) lost 6-5 to the St. Louis Cardinals on April 12 after pitching 5 innings and allowing 6 runs on 9 hits, 1 walk, and 7 strikeouts.

Kansas City Royals vs Minnesota Twins picks and predictions

Prediction: Royals 5, Twins 3