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    Kansas City Royals @ Cleveland Guardians

    KC
    Kansas City RoyalsRoyalsKC
    5-5, 2-2 Away
    4
    5-5, 2-2 Away
    Final
    CLE
    Cleveland GuardiansGuardiansCLE
    6-5, 2-2 Home
    2
    6-5, 2-2 Home
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    Game Information

    Progressive Field
    Progressive Field
    6:10 AM, 7 April 2026
    Cleveland, Ohio
    Attendance: 13,143
    Game Time:2:38
    • Umpires:
    • Home Plate Umpire - Adam Beck
    • First Base Umpire - Ben May
    • Second Base Umpire - Dan Iassogna
    • Third Base Umpire - James Jean

    CLE wins 2-1

    • Royals
      4
    • Guardians
      2
    Game 1
    7/4
    • Royals
      1
    • Guardians
      2
    Game 2
    8/4
    • Royals
      2
    • Guardians
      10
    Game 3
    9/4

    2026 American League Central Standings

    TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
    Cleveland3123.574-L1
    Chicago2625.5103.5L1
    Minnesota2527.4815W3
    Kansas City2131.4049W1
    Detroit2033.37710.5L8
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    MLB News

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    Esmerlyn Valdez's first career MLB hit is a 2-run HR

    Esmerlyn Valdez increases the Pirates' lead with a two-run home run.
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