The Twins start a set in Kansas City on Tuesday, August 4. First pitch at Kauffman Stadium arrives at 7:10 p.m. Central. Projected hurlers and batting orders appear on the MLB Gameday page. The Royals come home. They held steady at the deadline. No huge trades. Action Network released odds and a pick for the game. The New York Times has the TV and streaming info. Minnesota needs one in Kansas City. Kansas City leans on its arms given the roster. Both clubs chase positioning over the final stretch. A quiet trade deadline left questions about where KC is headed. Lineup movement could be a factor in this one. Late bullpen arms could decide in a tight one. Pitching depth takes the focus for both sides. An early lead helps the arms settle in. Saving runs matters now that the deadline passed. Rivalry flavor in play in KC. Late-inning bats could swing it tonight. Bullpens need clean frames to hand the ball off. Contact could decide this given tight arms. Roster edges stay on display in this one. Tempo and rhythm could shape it early. Crowd energy at Kauffman plays in for the Royals. A get-right night for either club in this one. Arms on both sides look to set the tone right away. Small margins could own the night at the yard.