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Cleveland Guardians at Kansas City Royals

MLBMarch 27, 2025Kauffman Stadium

GuardiansClevelandCLEWon1-0

Guardians 7, Royals 4

Final/10
RoyalsKansas CityKC0-1
Score by inning
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CLE00011200037100
KC0030000010470

W Emmanuel ClaseL Sam LongSV Paul Sewald

Scoring

Play-by-play

In order

Top 1st

  1.  Steven Kwan singles on a soft ground ball to third baseman Jonathan India.
  2.  José Ramírez grounds out, third baseman Jonathan India to first baseman Cavan Biggio. Steven Kwan to 2nd.
  3.  Lane Thomas singles on a fly ball to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Steven Kwan to 3rd.CLE 57%
  4.  Carlos Santana pops out to second baseman Michael Massey.KC 50%
  5.  Kyle Manzardo walks. Lane Thomas to 2nd.
  6.  Jhonkensy Noel strikes out swinging.KC 55%

Bot 1st

  1.  Jonathan India flies out to left fielder Steven Kwan.
  2.  Bobby Witt Jr. called out on strikes.
  3.  Vinnie Pasquantino lines out to left fielder Steven Kwan.

Top 2nd

  1.  Bo Naylor pops out to second baseman Michael Massey.
  2.  Gabriel Arias strikes out swinging.
  3.  Brayan Rocchio grounds out, third baseman Jonathan India to first baseman Cavan Biggio.

Bot 2nd

  1.  Salvador Perez pops out to first baseman Carlos Santana in foul territory.
  2.  Michael Massey singles on a pop up to shortstop Brayan Rocchio.
  3.  Hunter Renfroe flies out to left fielder Steven Kwan.
  4.  MJ Melendez strikes out swinging.

Top 3rd

  1.  Steven Kwan grounds out, pitcher Cole Ragans to first baseman Cavan Biggio.
  2.  José Ramírez flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
  3.  Lane Thomas flies out to right fielder Hunter Renfroe.

Bot 3rd

  1.  Cavan Biggio flies out to right fielder Jhonkensy Noel.
  2.  Kyle Isbel doubles (1) on a line drive to center fielder Lane Thomas, deflected by left fielder Steven Kwan.KC 59%
  3.  Jonathan India pops out to catcher Bo Naylor in foul territory.
  4.  Bobby Witt Jr. singles on a ground ball to shortstop Brayan Rocchio. Kyle Isbel to 3rd.
  5.  Vinnie Pasquantino homers (1) on a fly ball to right center field. Kyle Isbel scores. Bobby Witt Jr. scores.KC 85%
  6.  Salvador Perez called out on strikes.

Top 4th

  1.  Carlos Santana called out on strikes.
  2.  Kyle Manzardo triples (1) on a line drive to right fielder Hunter Renfroe.KC 80%
  3.  Jhonkensy Noel out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Hunter Renfroe in foul territory. Kyle Manzardo scores.
  4.  Bo Naylor flies out to right fielder Hunter Renfroe.

Bot 4th

  1.  Michael Massey lines out sharply to center fielder Lane Thomas.
  2.  Hunter Renfroe grounds out, third baseman José Ramírez to first baseman Carlos Santana.
  3.  MJ Melendez grounds out, second baseman Gabriel Arias to first baseman Carlos Santana.

Top 5th

  1.  Gabriel Arias doubles (1) on a line drive to right fielder Hunter Renfroe.KC 69%
  2.  Brayan Rocchio walks.
  3.  Steven Kwan out on a sacrifice bunt, third baseman Jonathan India to first baseman Cavan Biggio. Gabriel Arias to 3rd. Brayan Rocchio to 2nd.
  4.  José Ramírez out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Hunter Renfroe. Gabriel Arias scores. Brayan Rocchio to 3rd.
  5.  Lane Thomas grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Cavan Biggio.

Bot 5th

  1.  Cavan Biggio flies out to left fielder Steven Kwan.
  2.  Kyle Isbel pops out to third baseman José Ramírez.
  3.  Jonathan India flies out to left fielder Steven Kwan.

Top 6th

  1.  Carlos Santana singles on a ground ball to center fielder Kyle Isbel, deflected by shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.KC 60%
  2.  Kyle Manzardo homers (1) on a fly ball to center field. Carlos Santana scores.CLE 66%
  3.  Jhonkensy Noel singles on a ground ball to third baseman Jonathan India.
  4.  Bo Naylor singles on a ground ball to right fielder Hunter Renfroe. Jhonkensy Noel to 2nd.CLE 76%
  5.  Gabriel Arias grounds into a double play, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Cavan Biggio. Jhonkensy Noel to 3rd. Bo Naylor out at 2nd. Gabriel Arias out at 1st.CLE 64%
  6.  Brayan Rocchio grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Cavan Biggio.

Bot 6th

  1.  Bobby Witt Jr. strikes out swinging.
  2.  Vinnie Pasquantino flies out to left fielder Steven Kwan.
  3.  Salvador Perez strikes out swinging.

Top 7th

  1.  Steven Kwan grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Cavan Biggio.
  2.  José Ramírez flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
  3.  Lane Thomas grounds out, third baseman Jonathan India to first baseman Cavan Biggio.

Bot 7th

  1.  Michael Massey lines out to shortstop Brayan Rocchio.
  2.  Hunter Renfroe called out on strikes.
  3.  Maikel Garcia called out on strikes.

Top 8th

  1.  Carlos Santana grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Cavan Biggio.
  2.  Kyle Manzardo called out on strikes.
  3.  Jhonkensy Noel grounds out, third baseman Maikel Garcia to first baseman Cavan Biggio.

Bot 8th

  1.  Cavan Biggio walks.CLE 53%
  2.  Kyle Isbel hits a sacrifice bunt. Dairon Blanco to 3rd. Kyle Isbel to 1st.KC 65%
  3.  Jonathan India hit into a fielder's choice double play, third baseman José Ramírez to catcher Bo Naylor to third baseman José Ramírez to second baseman Gabriel Arias to shortstop Brayan Rocchio. Dairon Blanco out at home. Kyle Isbel out at 3rd. Jonathan India to 2nd.CLE 66%
  4.  Bobby Witt Jr. strikes out swinging.CLE 72%

Top 9th

  1.  Bo Naylor strikes out swinging.
  2.  Gabriel Arias grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Mark Canha.
  3.  Brayan Rocchio flies out to left fielder Jonathan India.

Bot 9th

  1.  Vinnie Pasquantino doubles (1) on a line drive to right fielder Jhonkensy Noel.KC 53%
  2.  Salvador Perez singles on a line drive to center fielder Lane Thomas. Freddy Fermin to 3rd.KC 67%
  3.  Michael Massey out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Jhonkensy Noel. Freddy Fermin scores.
  4.  Hunter Renfroe flies out to center fielder Lane Thomas.KC 58%
  5.  Maikel Garcia singles on a ground ball to third baseman José Ramírez. Salvador Perez to 2nd.KC 64%
  6.  Mark Canha strikes out swinging.KC 54%

Top 10th

  1.  Steven Kwan doubles (1) on a line drive to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Brayan Rocchio scores.CLE 82%
  2.  José Ramírez flies out to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.
  3.  Lane Thomas grounds out, pitcher Sam Long to first baseman Mark Canha. Steven Kwan to 3rd.
  4.  Sam Long intentionally walks Carlos Santana.
  5.  Kyle Manzardo doubles (1) on a line drive to right fielder Hunter Renfroe. Steven Kwan scores. Carlos Santana scores.CLE 96%
  6.  Jhonkensy Noel grounds out, third baseman Maikel Garcia to first baseman Mark Canha.

Bot 10th

  1.  Kyle Isbel strikes out swinging.
  2.  Jonathan India flies out to center fielder Lane Thomas.
  3.  Bobby Witt Jr. flies out sharply to right fielder Jhonkensy Noel.

Bot 3rd

  1.  CLE 0, KC 3Vinnie Pasquantino homers (1) on a fly ball to right center field. Kyle Isbel scores. Bobby Witt Jr. scores.KC 85%

Top 4th

  1.  CLE 1, KC 3Jhonkensy Noel out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Hunter Renfroe in foul territory. Kyle Manzardo scores.

Top 5th

  1.  CLE 2, KC 3José Ramírez out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Hunter Renfroe. Gabriel Arias scores. Brayan Rocchio to 3rd.

Top 6th

  1.  CLE 4, KC 3Kyle Manzardo homers (1) on a fly ball to center field. Carlos Santana scores.CLE 66%

Bot 9th

  1.  CLE 4, KC 4Michael Massey out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Jhonkensy Noel. Freddy Fermin scores.

Top 10th

  1.  CLE 5, KC 4Steven Kwan doubles (1) on a line drive to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Brayan Rocchio scores.CLE 82%
  2.  CLE 7, KC 4Kyle Manzardo doubles (1) on a line drive to right fielder Hunter Renfroe. Steven Kwan scores. Carlos Santana scores.CLE 96%

Win probability

Top 10th · Biggest swing #1 · CLE 5–4 KC

Steven Kwan doubles (1) on a line drive to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Brayan Rocchio scores.

See it in the scoring summary
CLE 82%CLE +36 pts

Game leaders

GuardiansCleveland

RoyalsKansas City

Box score

BattingABRHRBIHRBBSOAVG
Steven Kwan LF4121000.500
José Ramírez 3B4001000.000
Lane Thomas CF5010000.200
Carlos Santana 1B4210011.250
Kyle Manzardo DH4234111.750
Jhonkensy Noel RF4011001.250
Bo Naylor C4010001.250
Gabriel Arias 2B4110001.250
Brayan Rocchio SS3100010.000
Totals367107135

2B: Kwan, Manzardo, Arias.3B: Manzardo.HR: Manzardo.RBI: Kwan, Ramírez, Manzardo 4, Noel.

PitchingIPHRERBBSOPERA
Ben Lively5.043303675.40
Cade Smith1.000002150.00
Tim Herrin1.000002110.00
Hunter Gaddis1.000011200.00
Emmanuel Clase W1.031101189.00
Paul Sewald S1.000001110.00

Video

3:28Guardians vs. Royals HighlightsMLB video
1:35Royals Opening Day starters introduced2:00Stephen Vogt recaps Opening Day win vs. Royals0:28Bobby Witt Jr.'s infield single0:22Kyle Manzardo's triple
All 24 clips

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