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    Kansas City Royals @ Cleveland Guardians

    KC
    Kansas City RoyalsRoyalsKC
    5-6, 2-3 Away
    1
    5-6, 2-3 Away
    Final
    CLE
    Cleveland GuardiansGuardiansCLE
    7-5, 3-2 Home
    2
    7-5, 3-2 Home
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    Game Information

    Progressive Field
    Progressive Field
    1:10 AM, 8 April 2026
    Cleveland, Ohio
    Attendance: 10,328
    Game Time:2:42
    • Umpires:
    • Home Plate Umpire - Ben May
    • First Base Umpire - Dan Iassogna
    • Second Base Umpire - James Jean
    • Third Base Umpire - Adam Beck

    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
    Chicago4742.528-W2
    Cleveland4744.5161L2
    Minnesota4447.4844W2
    Detroit4050.4447.5W2
    Kansas City3754.40711W2
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