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    Kansas City Royals @ Cleveland Guardians

    KC
    Kansas City RoyalsRoyalsKC
    5-7, 2-4 Away
    2
    5-7, 2-4 Away
    Final
    CLE
    Cleveland GuardiansGuardiansCLE
    8-5, 4-2 Home
    10
    8-5, 4-2 Home
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    Game Information

    Progressive Field
    Progressive Field
    6:10 PM, 8 April 2026
    Cleveland, Ohio
    Attendance: 14,734
    Game Time:2:47
    • Umpires:
    • Home Plate Umpire - Dan Iassogna
    • First Base Umpire - James Jean
    • Second Base Umpire - Adam Beck
    • Third Base Umpire - Ben May

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    Kansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians: Game Highlights
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    CLE wins 2-1

    • Royals
      4
    • Guardians
      2
    Game 1
    6/4
    • Royals
      1
    • Guardians
      2
    Game 2
    7/4
    • Royals
      2
    • Guardians
      10
    Game 3
    8/4

    2026 American League Central Standings

    TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
    Cleveland85.615-W2
    Minnesota76.5381W4
    Chicago58.3853W1
    Kansas City58.3853L3
    Detroit49.3084L5
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