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Cleveland defeated Kansas City 10–2 on April 8 at Progressive Field, with the Guardians' pitching staff dominating in a lopsided home victory. Cleveland's starter struck out 14 batters while allowing just 5 hits and 1 earned run over his outing, posting a 3.13 ERA that underscored the team's control. The Guardians' offense manufactured 10 runs on 16 hits and 10 RBIs, though their .674 OPS reflected modest overall efficiency at the plate. Kansas City managed only 5 hits and 1 RBI while striking out 14 times, unable to mount any sustained offensive threat; the Royals' pitcher surrendered all 10 runs with a 4.64 ERA. The 10–2 final fell well short of the Vegas total of 1, indicating an unexpectedly lopsided result. Cleveland's pitching advantage—14 strikeouts versus Kansas City's 9—proved decisive. The Guardians' defensive lapses (2 errors) and the Royals' anemic offensive output suggest Cleveland's early-season pitching depth may provide a competitive edge in the division race.
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| CLE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 16 | 2 |
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Players who scored
Maikel GarciaLane ThomasSteven Kwan ×2Angel MartínezJosé RamírezDavid FryChase DeLauterRhys HoskinsJuan BritoAustin HedgesBrayan Rocchio
