After more than a week on the road, the Twins return to Target Field on the eve of the Independence Day. The Twins play the Royals for three games, then after a day off Thursday, Baltimore comes to town for three games.

KSTP’s Joe Schmit got a chance to catch up with Sonny Gray, who talked about being selected for the third time in his career to play in the All-Star Game. The game is Tuesday, July 11, in Seattle. Gray is the Twins’ lone All-Star.

KSTP also spoke with INF Royce Lewis, INF Donovan Solano, and OF Michael Taylor ahead of Monday’s game vs. K.C.

***Click the video box above to watch Gray, Lewis, Solano, and Taylor meet with reporters***

The Twins play 23 of their next 26 games vs. teams currently under .500. The Twins are tied in the A.L. Central race with Cleveland.