KANSAS CITY -- Byron Buxton was removed from the Twins’ game against the Royals on Sunday with a left knee contusion, per the club.

In the top of the fifth, Buxton was hit on his left knee by a 91.3 mph pitch from Kansas City starter Michael Lorenzen. He stayed on the ground for a while as he was examined by Twins head athletic trainer Nick Paparesta and manager Rocco Baldelli.

Buxton remained in the game to run the bases, and played defense in the bottom of the fifth. But when the Twins took the field for the bottom of the sixth, he was removed. James Outman took his place in center field.

Earlier in the game, Buxton hit his 30th home run, reaching that milestone for the first time in his career. He also became the second player in Twins history to total 30 homers and 20 steals in th

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