American League Central foes clash with major postseason implications on the line when the Royals host the Twins to open a pivotal three-game series on Friday night.
Entering play on Thursday, Minnesota and Kansas City owned the final two wild card spots in the American League, with sizable five-game leads over the next closest team. But each team would surely like to be playing better, especially with an AL Central crown in reach and playoff seeding on the line.
The Royals snapped a seven-game losing streak with a feel-good victory over the Guardians on Wednesday, thanks to a strong start from Seth Lugo and a three-run home run from newcomer Tommy Pham. Kansas City will send its co-ace, Cole Ragans, to the mound in hopes of winning consecutive games for the first time in over a week.
Since climbing to 17 games above .500 on Aug. 17, the Twins have gone just 6-11. Health remains key, with Carlos Correa sidelined but Byron Buxton nearing a return from right hip inflammation.
Young right-hander Zebby Matthews is poised to get the ball Friday for his fifth major league start. The Twins are 7-3 against the Royals so far this season.
Here is everything that you need to know about Friday's game on Apple TV+.
What channel is Twins vs. Royals on tonight?
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: Apple TV+
Twins vs. Royals will not air on live television, as viewers can instead stream the game on Apple TV+.
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What time is Twins vs. Royals on tonight?
- Date: Friday, Sept. 6
- Time: 8:10 p.m. ET
Twins vs. Royals will begin at 8:10 p.m. ET on Friday, Sept. 6, with the game being played at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
Twins vs. Royals radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM channel 185
Listen to Twins vs. Royals live on SiriusXM channel 185.
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Apple TV+ 'Friday Night Baseball' schedule 2024
Apple TV+ has released its schedule through the last week of the regular season, as shown below.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| September 6 | Twins at Royals | 8 p.m. |
| September 6 | Giants at Padres | 9:30 p.m. |
| September 13 | Dodgers at Braves | 7 p.m. |
| September 13 | Red Sox at Yankees | 7 p.m. |
| September 20 | Tigers at Orioles | 7 p.m. |
| September 20 | Phillies at Mets | 7 p.m. |
Related Links
- Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV+ schedule (free trial)
- Complete list of World Series wins by team
- Full list of World Series wins by manager
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