Cleveland Guardians vs Kansas City Royals

MLB
6-2
Final
Royals
6-9-1
Surprise Stadium
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CLE0020310006
KC0000002002

Who won: Guardians 6-2

The Cleveland Guardians beat the Kansas City Royals 6-2 on Monday, March 9, 2026 at Surprise Stadium. The Guardians lead the series 1-0. The Guardians outscored the Royals 3-0 in the 5th inning. Steven Kwan went 2-for-3 with 2 home runs and 4 RBI for the Guardians. Luca Tresh went 1-for-2 with a home run and 2 RBI for the Royals.

BattingH-ABABRHRBIHRBBK#PAVGOBPSLG
Steven KwanLF2-332242000.286.400.667
Brayan RocchioSS1-221111100.333.407.583
Jose Ramirez3B0-330000000.250.360.600
Kyle Manzardo1B0-440000020.143.226.250
Gabriel Arias3B1-220100100.313.389.438
George ValeraLF1-330100000.292.333.500
Rhys Hoskins1B1-440110020.211.286.421
Austin HedgesC1-331100000.250.368.250
Petey HalpinCF1-331100010.350.458.600
Bench
Johnathan RodriguezRF1-110100100.250.368.250
Garrett HoweSS0-220000020.000.000.000
Alexander MooneySS0-110000000.300.364.500
Nolan SchubartOF0-000000000.000.000.000
Dauri Fernandez2B0-111000000.000.000.000
Jaison ChourioCF0-110000000.375.375.563
Cooper IngleC0-000000100.125.300.500
Jacob Gage FoxCF0-110000000.000.250.000
PitchingIPHRERBBKHRPC-STERAPC
Parker MessickSP4.220014066---1.9366
Bench
Will DionRP0.120000012---3.3812
Connor BrogdonRP1.020001017---3.0017
Codi HeuerRP1.022202118---14.5418
Kolby AllardRP2.020000018---3.3818