It seemed on Friday night the Royals’ frustration, at least in part, from the first half had lifted. KC took a first-inning lead, provided just enough run support for surging starter Danny Duffy and defeated the Twins 6-5. Lucas Duda went 3 for 4 with three RBIs.

Jim Edgington wants to build about 13 duplexes and three houses on about 10 acres near Kellogg and 135th Street. Some neighbors oppose his plans.