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The KC Royals reach the mathematical half-way point of their disappointing 2021 season Friday when they host Minnesota. Unless the Royals keep losing and the Twins suddenly start winning, the contest will pit two teams fighting each other to stay out of the American League Central cellar.
The Royals are 33-43 after Sunday’s loss to Texas, 7-17 in June, 17-30 since the last day they spent in first place, and share last place with the Twins, just percentage points behind Detroit.
For Kansas City, contending is improbable, but not impossible.