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Kansas City Royals at Cleveland Guardians

MLBAugust 30, 2026Progressive Field

RoyalsKansas CityKC62-76

Royals 1, Guardians 11

Final
GuardiansClevelandCLEWon69-68
Score by inning
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KC100000000171
CLE30330200–11130

W Parker MessickL Seth Lugo

José Ramírez hits home run and 1,000th career single to help Guardians route Royals 11-1José Ramírez homered, hit his 1,000th career single and drove in four while Parker Messick struck out five and gave up one run in six innings to lead the Cleveland Guardians past the Kansas City Royals 11-1 on Sunday.Recap · ESPN

Scoring

Play-by-play

In order

Top 1st

  1.  Carter Jensen grounds out to first baseman Nathaniel Lowe.
  2.  Bobby Witt Jr. grounds out, first baseman Nathaniel Lowe to pitcher Parker Messick.
  3.  Jac Caglianone doubles (25) on a line drive to right fielder Chase DeLauter.
  4.  Salvador Perez singles on a fly ball to right fielder Chase DeLauter. Jac Caglianone scores.KC 58%
  5.  Vinnie Pasquantino singles on a line drive to right fielder Chase DeLauter. Salvador Perez to 3rd.
  6.  Nick Loftin strikes out swinging.

Bot 1st

  1.  Steven Kwan flies out to left fielder John Rave.
  2.  Chase DeLauter doubles (23) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Jac Caglianone. Chase DeLauter to 3rd. Chase DeLauter advances to 3rd, on a fielding error by right fielder Jac Caglianone.KC 51%
  3.  José Ramírez out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Chase DeLauter scores.
  4.  Jo Adell walks.
  5.  Nathaniel Lowe homers (15) on a fly ball to left center field. Jo Adell scores.CLE 73%
  6.  Travis Bazzana grounds out to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.

Top 2nd

  1.  John Rave walks.
  2.  Tyler Tolbert flies out to right fielder Chase DeLauter.
  3.  Kyle Isbel grounds into a force out, fielded by shortstop Brayan Rocchio. John Rave out at 2nd. Kyle Isbel to 1st.
  4.  Carter Jensen walks. Kyle Isbel to 2nd.
  5.  Bobby Witt Jr. lines out to right fielder Chase DeLauter.

Bot 2nd

  1.  Angel Genao grounds out, second baseman Tyler Tolbert to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
  2.  Austin Hedges grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
  3.  Brayan Rocchio lines out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.

Top 3rd

  1.  Jac Caglianone strikes out swinging.
  2.  Salvador Perez grounds out, shortstop Brayan Rocchio to first baseman Nathaniel Lowe.
  3.  Vinnie Pasquantino pops out to shortstop Brayan Rocchio.

Bot 3rd

  1.  Steven Kwan singles on a ground ball to pitcher Seth Lugo, deflected by first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
  2.  Chase DeLauter singles on a sharp line drive to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Steven Kwan to 2nd.
  3.  José Ramírez walks. Steven Kwan to 3rd. Chase DeLauter to 2nd.
  4.  Jo Adell doubles (22) on a line drive to left fielder John Rave. Steven Kwan scores. Chase DeLauter scores. José Ramírez to 3rd.CLE 95%
  5.  Nathaniel Lowe out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Kyle Isbel. José Ramírez scores.
  6.  Travis Bazzana flies out sharply to right fielder Jac Caglianone.
  7.  Angel Genao strikes out swinging.

Top 4th

  1.  Nick Loftin grounds out, third baseman Angel Genao to first baseman Nathaniel Lowe.
  2.  John Rave called out on strikes.
  3.  Tyler Tolbert called out on strikes.

Bot 4th

  1.  Austin Hedges strikes out swinging.
  2.  Brayan Rocchio grounds out, second baseman Tyler Tolbert to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
  3.  Steven Kwan doubles (17) on a line drive to right fielder Jac Caglianone.
  4.  Chase DeLauter doubles (24) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Jac Caglianone. Steven Kwan scores.
  5.  José Ramírez homers (11) on a fly ball to right center field. Chase DeLauter scores.
  6.  Jo Adell singles on a line drive to left fielder John Rave.
  7.  Nathaniel Lowe grounds out, second baseman Tyler Tolbert to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.

Top 5th

  1.  Kyle Isbel called out on strikes.
  2.  Carter Jensen singles on a ground ball to center fielder Steven Kwan.
  3.  Bobby Witt Jr. lines out to right fielder Chase DeLauter.
  4.  Jac Caglianone flies out to left fielder Jo Adell.

Bot 5th

  1.  Travis Bazzana grounds out softly to pitcher Connor Thomas.
  2.  Angel Genao grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
  3.  Austin Hedges flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.

Top 6th

  1.  Salvador Perez flies out to right fielder Chase DeLauter.
  2.  Vinnie Pasquantino flies out to center fielder Steven Kwan.
  3.  Nick Loftin doubles (23) on a line drive to right fielder Chase DeLauter.
  4.  John Rave flies out to center fielder Steven Kwan.

Bot 6th

  1.  Brayan Rocchio grounds out, third baseman Nick Loftin to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
  2.  Royals challenged (pitch result), call on the field was confirmed: Steven Kwan walks.
  3.  Chase DeLauter singles on a ground ball to right fielder Jac Caglianone. Steven Kwan to 3rd.
  4.  José Ramírez singles on a line drive to right fielder Jac Caglianone. Steven Kwan scores. Petey Halpin to 2nd.
  5.  Jo Adell singles on a line drive to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Petey Halpin scores. José Ramírez to 2nd.
  6.  Nathaniel Lowe grounds into a force out, third baseman Nick Loftin to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. José Ramírez to 3rd. Jo Adell out at 2nd. Nathaniel Lowe to 1st.
  7.  Travis Bazzana strikes out swinging.

Top 7th

  1.  Tyler Tolbert singles on a soft ground ball to pitcher Tim Herrin.
  2.  Kyle Isbel singles on a ground ball to third baseman Angel Genao. Tyler Tolbert to 2nd.
  3.  Austin Hedges challenged (pitch result), call on the field was overturned: Carter Jensen called out on strikes.
  4.  Bobby Witt Jr. flies out to center fielder Petey Halpin. Tyler Tolbert to 3rd.
  5.  Jac Caglianone grounds out, second baseman Travis Bazzana to first baseman Nathaniel Lowe.

Bot 7th

  1.  Angel Genao walks.
  2.  Austin Hedges strikes out swinging.
  3.  Brayan Rocchio singles on a line drive to right fielder John Rave. Angel Genao to 2nd.
  4.  David Fry pops out to catcher Carter Jensen in foul territory.
  5.  Petey Halpin strikes out swinging.

Top 8th

  1.  Salvador Perez grounds out, shortstop Brayan Rocchio to first baseman Nathaniel Lowe.
  2.  Vinnie Pasquantino strikes out swinging.
  3.  Nick Loftin flies out to right fielder Jo Adell.

Bot 8th

  1.  José Ramírez grounds out, third baseman Nick Loftin to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
  2.  Jo Adell flies out to right fielder John Rave.
  3.  Nathaniel Lowe flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.

Top 9th

  1.  John Rave strikes out swinging.
  2.  Isaac Collins grounds out to first baseman Nathaniel Lowe.
  3.  Kyle Isbel walks.
  4.  Carter Jensen strikes out swinging.

Top 1st

  1.  KC 1, CLE 0Salvador Perez singles on a fly ball to right fielder Chase DeLauter. Jac Caglianone scores.KC 58%

Bot 1st

  1.  KC 1, CLE 1José Ramírez out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Chase DeLauter scores.
  2.  KC 1, CLE 3Nathaniel Lowe homers (15) on a fly ball to left center field. Jo Adell scores.CLE 73%

Bot 3rd

  1.  KC 1, CLE 5Jo Adell doubles (22) on a line drive to left fielder John Rave. Steven Kwan scores. Chase DeLauter scores. José Ramírez to 3rd.CLE 95%
  2.  KC 1, CLE 6Nathaniel Lowe out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Kyle Isbel. José Ramírez scores.

Bot 4th

  1.  KC 1, CLE 7Chase DeLauter doubles (24) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Jac Caglianone. Steven Kwan scores.
  2.  KC 1, CLE 9José Ramírez homers (11) on a fly ball to right center field. Chase DeLauter scores.

Bot 6th

  1.  KC 1, CLE 10José Ramírez singles on a line drive to right fielder Jac Caglianone. Steven Kwan scores. Petey Halpin to 2nd.
  2.  KC 1, CLE 11Jo Adell singles on a line drive to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Petey Halpin scores. José Ramírez to 2nd.

Win probability

Bot 1st · Biggest swing #1 · KC 1–3 CLE

Nathaniel Lowe homers (15) on a fly ball to left center field. Jo Adell scores.

See it in the scoring summary
CLE 73%CLE +21 pts

Game leaders

RoyalsKansas City

GuardiansCleveland

Box score

BattingABRHRBIHRBBSOAVG
Carter Jensen C4010012.221
Bobby Witt Jr. SS4000000.285
Matthew Lugo LF0000000.333
Jac Caglianone RF4110001.284
Josh Rojas SS0000000.247
Salvador Perez DH4011000.223
Vinnie Pasquantino 1B4010001.246
Nick Loftin 3B4010001.237
John Rave RF3000012.217
Tyler Tolbert SS3010001.307
Isaac Collins 2B1000000.232
Kyle Isbel CF3010011.236
Totals34171039

2B: Caglianone, Loftin.RBI: Perez.

PitchingIPHRERBBSOPERA
Seth Lugo L3.299922935.03
Connor Thomas2.1322113412.08
Jose Cuas1.010012191.80
Luke Maile1.00000080.00

Video

0:06Parker Messick strikes out Nick Loftin swinging to end inning0:07Seth Lugo's inning-ending strikeout 0:14Jo Adell's second RBI single0:08Chase DeLauter's leaping catch
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