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The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Kansas City Royals 3–1 on May 6 at Kauffman Stadium, with the visitors' pitching staff holding the Royals to just four hits and one earned run while striking out eight. Cleveland's offense generated six hits and three RBI, enough to secure the road victory despite both teams posting identical strikeout totals of eight. The Royals managed only a .703 OPS with a .238 batting average, mustering just one run on five walks and minimal power production, while an error in the field compounded their offensive struggles. Cleveland's pitching proved decisive, posting a 3.98 ERA and allowing just four hits across the contest, establishing clear dominance on the mound. Both lineups struggled to generate consistent contact, but the Guardians converted their limited opportunities into runs while Kansas City's .385 slugging percentage reflected an inability to drive runners in position. This defensive victory positions Cleveland favorably in the series and suggests their pitching depth could sustain a competitive run differential over the next stretch.