FINAL GAME · RECAP
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FINAL · Friday, August 28, 2026
SEO MATCH SUMMARY
Kansas City Royals defeated Cleveland Guardians 3-0 at Progressive Field. The 3-run margin settled a game in which the teams combined for 3 runs. At the plate, Kansas City Royals recorded 9 hits compared with 6 for Cleveland Guardians. The clubs combined for 1 home runs, with Kansas City Royals hitting 1 and Cleveland Guardians hitting 0. The pitching staffs registered 12 and 9 strikeouts respectively. The two lineups drew 2 walks in total. The inning-by-inning line score, team batting totals, pitching comparison and individual run scorers are shown below. Those figures provide the full statistical context for the result without replacing the interactive MLB dashboard, where current form and season filters remain available.

Kansas City RoyalsKC
3W
Cleveland GuardiansCLE
0Total runs3Run difference3
TEAM COMPARISON
Batting box score
KCCLE
9Hits6
1Home runs0
3Doubles0
3RBI0
2Walks0
9Strikeouts12
0Stolen bases0
15Total bases6
15Left on base15
0Errors1
.248AVG.236
.316OBP.315
.401SLG.369
.717OPS.684
ON THE MOUND
Pitching box score
KCCLE
12Strikeouts9
0Walks2
6Hits allowed9
0Earned runs3
4.65ERA3.73
RUN PRODUCTION
Players who scored
KC
Carter Jensen
Bobby Witt Jr.
Tyler Tolbert
Carter Jensen
Bobby Witt Jr.
Tyler TolbertCLE—