The Twins begin a series in KC on Tuesday, August 4. First pitch at Kauffman Stadium comes in at 7:10 p.m. Central. Projected hurlers and batting orders appear on the MLB Gameday page. The Royals are home again. They sat still at the deadline. No major deals. Action Network put out odds and a pick for the game. The New York Times has the TV and streaming info. The Twins need a win away from home. Kansas City leans on its arms after the deadline. Both clubs chase positioning in this stretch. The still deadline raised questions about where KC is headed. Lineup changes may play in here. Late relief work may decide in a tight one. Pitching depth is the story for each club. An early lead helps either side settle in. Keeping runs off matters given deadline deals didn't happen. Rivalry edge in play at Kauffman. Late-inning at-bats could be the swing in this one. Bullpens need quiet innings to finish frames. Balls in play might decide it with the arms holding. Roster depth stays on display in this one. Tempo and rhythm could shape it out of the gate. Crowd energy at the K plays in around the home nine. A bounce-back spot for either club on Tuesday. Hurlers on both sides look to set the tone right away. Small margins could own the night down the stretch.