Article: KANSAS CITY 3, TWINS 1; Lineup not living up to its promise; Twins batters scuffled against Brett Tomko and the Royals bullpen, failing to complete a three-game sweep.(SPORTS)

Byline: LA VELLE E. NEAL III; STAFF WRITER

It sounded like a great way to kick off the first road trip of the season.

Twins veterans planned to make the rookies sing while they traveled to Chicago on Sunday night; Denard Span feared he would have to croon a George Strait tune. A large group of players wanted to roll into one of the Windy City's fine restaurants for a good meal.

After losing 3-1 to Kansas City at the Metrodome, hopefully the Twins can scribble out a plan on a dinner napkin that will unleash the deeper and more dynamic offense they were supposed to have when they left spring training.

Royals journeyman righthander Brett Tomko shut them down for ...

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