- RoyalsTop 1st
- J. Cantillo pitching for CLEKCCLE
Pitch Type MPH 1Foul OutFour-seam FB 91
- GuardiansBottom 1st
- C. Ragans pitching for KCKCCLE
- L. Avila pitching for KCKCCLE
- RoyalsTop 2nd
- J. Cantillo pitching for CLEKCCLE
- GuardiansBottom 2nd
- L. Avila pitching for KCKCCLE
- RoyalsTop 3rd
- J. Cantillo pitching for CLEKCCLE
- GuardiansBottom 3rd
- L. Avila pitching for KCKCCLE
- RoyalsTop 4th
- J. Cantillo pitching for CLEKCCLE
- GuardiansBottom 4th
- L. Avila pitching for KCKCCLE
- A. Lange pitching for KCKCCLE
- Martínez stole second, Martínez safe at third on throwing error by catcher Jensen.14
- RoyalsTop 5th
- J. Cantillo pitching for CLEKCCLE
- GuardiansBottom 5th
- A. Lange pitching for KCKCCLE
- RoyalsTop 6th
- J. Cantillo pitching for CLEKCCLE
- C. Brogdon pitching for CLEKCCLE
- GuardiansBottom 6th
- A. Lange pitching for KCKCCLE
- RoyalsTop 7th
- C. Brogdon pitching for CLEKCCLE
- Jensen to second on wild pitch by Brogdon.25
- GuardiansBottom 7th
- S. Cruz pitching for KCKCCLE
- Manzardo hit for Fry25
- RoyalsTop 8th
- E. Sabrowski pitching for CLEKCCLE
- Manzardo as designated hitter.25
- Collins hit for Massey25
- M. Festa pitching for CLEKCCLE
- GuardiansBottom 8th
- S. Cruz pitching for KCKCCLE
- Collins in left field.25
- T. Tolbert pitching for KCKCCLE
- RoyalsTop 9th
- M. Festa pitching for CLEKCCLE
- Thomas to second on fielder's indifference.210
Kansas City Royals @ Cleveland Guardians
CLE wins 2-1
Game Information
Progressive Field
1:10 PM, April 8, 2026Coverage: MLB.TV
Cleveland, Ohio
Attendance: 14,734
Game Time:2:47
- Umpires:
- Home Plate Umpire - Dan Iassogna
- First Base Umpire - James Jean
- Second Base Umpire - Adam Beck
- Third Base Umpire - Ben May
2026 American League Central Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 18 | 18 | .500 | - | L1 |
| Cleveland | 18 | 18 | .500 | - | L2 |
| Chicago | 17 | 18 | .486 | 0.5 | W1 |
| Kansas City | 16 | 19 | .457 | 1.5 | W4 |
| Minnesota | 15 | 20 | .429 | 2.5 | W1 |

