Kepler helps Twins bats get going in 4-2 win over Royals


              Kansas City Royals' Michael Massey reacts after striking out against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
            
              Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan reacts after giving up a two-run home run to Kansas City Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
            
              Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan, left, speaks with manager Rocco Baldelli after Ryan was pulled from the baseball game against the Kansas City Royals during the sixth inning Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
            
              Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Kris Bubic delivers against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
            
              Kansas City Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino runs the bases, passing Minnesota Twins third baseman Gio Urshela after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
            
              Kansas City Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino hits a two-run home run against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
            
              Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Caleb Thielbar celebrates after the top of the sixth inning against the Kansas City Royals in a baseball game Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
            
              Minnesota Twins' Luis Arraez scores past Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez during the fifth inning of a baseball game Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Kepler helps Twins bats get going in 4-2 win over Royals