Game recap

Impact player

James Shields, Royals

Retired 20 of the first 24 batters he faced, and didn't allow a run until he'd been staked to five-run lead.

BY THE NUMBERS

3 Victories in Target Field this season, in three starts, by Shields

118 Pitches thrown by Kevin Correia, most by a Twin since Carl Pavano threw 118 on Sept. 2, 2011

7 Royals victories, in the past eight games vs. Twins

ON DECK

Andrew Albers faces the Royals for the first time since his no-run debut against them last month.

PHIL MILLER