Mahle exits early; Twins beat Royals 4-0 for 3-game sweep


              Minnesota Twins infielder Luis Arraez throws to first for a double play after forcing out Kansas City Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino during the fourth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
            
              Minnesota Twins right fielder Max Kepler, left, center fielder Gilberto Celestino, center, and left fielder Nick Gordon celebrate after their 4-0 win over the Kansas City Royals in a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
            
              Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Daniel Lynch delivers against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
            
              Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Tyler Mahle, left, exits the game with head athletic trainer Michael Salazar during the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
            
              Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Daniel Lynch delivers against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
            
              Minnesota Twins' Luis Arraez celebrates after hitting a single against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
            
              Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Tyler Mahle delivers against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
            
              Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Tyler Mahle delivers against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Mahle exits early; Twins beat Royals 4-0 for 3-game sweep