Royals Play the Guardians Leading Series 1-0
- On Saturday, the Kansas City Royals defeated the Cleveland Guardians 8-3, securing their 12th win in 13 games. The victory extended Kansas City's recent hot streak in late August.
- Cleveland's Angel Martinez drove in three runs, including a two-run homer off Royals starter Daniel Lynch, who allowed two runs in 3 1/3 innings. Kansas City tied the game in the fifth when the first three batters reached base.
- Salvador Perez hit two doubles, including one off Colin Holderman that drove in Bobby Witt Jr. with the go-ahead run. Josh Rojas added a two-run single and a two-run homer, finishing with four RBIs.
- Five Kansas City relievers combined to allow one run and two hits over 5 2/3 innings. Anthony Gose pitched 1 2/3 scoreless innings as the Royals broke the game open with a four-run sixth.
- Kansas City sends RHP Seth Lugo to the mound for the series finale. Cleveland looks to snap a two-game skid, starting lefty Parker Messick in hopes of avoiding a sweep.
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Bobby Witt Jr. hasn't given up on the Kansas City Royals' postseason dreams. Neither has manager Matt Quatraro. Until they officially are eliminated, it's still game on. Red-hot Kansas City continues its late-season push on Saturday afternoon, playing the middle contest in a three-game series at the Cleveland Guardians. Daniel Lynch IV (4-4, 2.93 ERA)
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Chase DeLauter and the Cleveland Guardians will look to get to Daniel Lynch when he starts for the Kansas City Royals on Saturday at 4:10 p.m. ET. Guardians vs. Royals Pitcher Matchup and Game Info When: Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 4:10 p.m. ET Where: Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio How to watch on TV: CleGuardians.TV and Royals.TV Probable Pitchers: Foster Griffin – CLE (15-4, 3.19 ERA) vs Lynch – KC (4-4, 2.93 ERA) Guardians vs. Royals O…
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Royals play the Guardians leading series 1-0
The Kansas City Royals lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians.
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