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Lenyn Sosa homered for the Sox, but that was all for a team that has cooled off mightily after a hot second-half start.

The Kansas City Royals are remaining close in the American League Wild Card race. While it's a longshot, they are four games back of the final spot with a 60-61 record. They were buyers at the trade deadline,

The Royals had previously seen a few four-hit individual performances this season -- winning four of five in such contests heading into Sunday’s series finale at Target Field So with Adam Frazier going 4-for-5 against the Twins and the game going into extras,

Frazier is not in the Royals ' starting lineup against the Twins on Saturday.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/royals as Royals Could Pursue NPB Star To Bolster Offense For 2026.