What channel is Minnesota Twins game on tonight? How to watch Twins vs. Royals (September 6th)

There are two absolutely critical series for the Minnseota Twins this month, the first of which arrives this weekend. The Twins are in Kansas City taking on the Royals, a team they have just a half-game lead on in the AL Central and the Wild Card race.

It's a lead that can grow to a whopping 3.5 games by the time next week rolls around, if all goes according to plan.

That's been a tough line for the Twins to toe, though. Injuries have started piling up and the team is like that space craft in Revenge of the Sith that Anakin is trying to land as it rips apart in the atmosphere. Byron Buxton, Carlos Correa, and Max Kepler are all on the IL with both Joe Ryan and Brock Stewart out for the regular season. Chris Paddack is on the 60-day IL, Justin Topa doesn't appear as though he'll be healthy this year, and the Twins are quickly running out of bodies at the worst possible time.

Having a good weekend and getting some distance between Kansas City will go a long way in relieving some stress. On the flip side of that, the Twins could begin a fall out of the playoff picture if they can take care of business over the next few days -- a fight that will be nationally televised.

What channel is the Twins game on tonight? How to watch

We've nearly reached the end of the season but Apple TV+'s Friday Night Baseball is in can't-stop-won't-stop mode. Their preset schedule expired a while ago, with games now getting scheduled in advance of how important they'll be.

That's why Friday night's crucial series opener will be streamed on Apple and won't be on Bally Sports North.

Here's everything you need to know to catch tonight's game:

• Game time: 7:10 pm CT
• Date: Friday, September 6, 2024
• Location: Kansas City, MO
• Stadium: Kauffman Stadium
• TV Channel: Apple TV+

Friday will be the first of back-to-back games that will be nationally televised for the Twins. Saturday's game against Kansas City is going to be broadcast on FOX, which means fans will have escaped the clutches of Bally Sports North for at least a few days.

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