Gavin Williams pitches 7 sharp innings as the Guardians beat the slumping Royals 4-2
— Gavin Williams pitched seven sharp innings, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Kansas City Royals 4-2 on Monday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Cleveland Guardians
4
Kansas City Royals
2
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| KC | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19/26 | @ Tampa Bay Rays | L 3-7 | MLB |
| 10/18/26 | vs Tampa Bay Rays | L 1-3 | MLB |
| 10/17/26 | vs Tampa Bay Rays | L 3-7 | MLB |
| 10/16/26 | vs Tampa Bay Rays | D 0-0 | MLB |
| 10/15/26 | vs Tampa Bay Rays | W 3-2 | MLB |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-2
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Play Result 4-2
Isbel hit sacrifice fly to center, Fermin scored.
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Sacrifice Fly 4-2
Pitch 1 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Out 4-1
Pitch 3 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-1
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Play Result 4-1
J. Naylor homered to center (420 feet), Ramírez scored.
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Home Run 4-1
Pitch 2 : Ball In Play
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Ball 4-1
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Bunted Foul 2-1
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Bunted Foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-1
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Play Result 2-1
Thomas homered to left center (414 feet), Noel scored.
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Home Run 2-1
Pitch 2 : Ball In Play
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Ball 2-1
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Out 0-1
Pitch 7 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Bunted Foul 0-1
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Bunted Foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-1
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Play Result 0-1
Garcia doubled to left, Gurriel scored.
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Double 0-1
Pitch 5 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Ball 0-1
Pitch 3 : Ball 2
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Ball 0-1
Pitch 2 : Ball 1
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Strike Looking 0-1
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3 : Strike 1 Foul
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End Inning 4-2
End of the 9th inning
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-2
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Play Result 4-2
Perez flied out to center.
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Fly Out 4-2
Pitch 4 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Strike Looking 4-2
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Looking
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Ball 4-2
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-2
Emmanuel Clase pitches to Salvador Perez
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-2
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Play Result 4-2
Massey grounded out to first.
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Ground Out 4-2
Pitch 3 : Ball In Play
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Ball 4-2
Pitch 2 : Ball 1
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Strike Looking 4-2
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-2
Emmanuel Clase pitches to Michael Massey
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-2
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Play Result 4-2
Witt Jr. grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 4-2
Pitch 3 : Ball In Play
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Strike Swinging 4-2
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Swinging
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Ball 4-2
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-2
Emmanuel Clase pitches to Bobby Witt Jr.
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Play Result 4-2
Clase relieved Smith
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Play Result 4-2
Fry as designated hitter.
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Start Inning 4-2
Bottom of the 9th inning
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End Inning 4-2
Middle of the 9th inning
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-2
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Play Result 4-2
Rocchio grounded out to shortstop.
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Ground Out 4-2
Pitch 5 : Ball In Play
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Strike Looking 4-2
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Looking
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Ball 4-2
Pitch 3 : Ball 2
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Ball 4-2
Pitch 2 : Ball 1
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Strike Looking 4-2
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-2
Daniel Lynch IV pitches to Brayan Rocchio
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-2
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Play Result 4-2
Bo Naylor struck out swinging, Thomas stole third.
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Strike Swinging 4-2
Pitch 5 : Strike 3 Swinging
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Ball 4-2
Pitch 4 : Ball 2
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Ball 4-2
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-2
Daniel Lynch IV pitches to Bo Naylor
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Head to Head
CLE wins series 2-1
Injuries
Kansas City Royals
- Mitch Spence Out
- Nick Mears Out
- Ryan Bergert Out
- Cole Ragans Out
- Luinder Avila Out
Cleveland Guardians
- Colin Holderman Out
- Kahlil Watson Out
- Andrew Walters Out
Lineups
ConfirmedKC
Tommy PhamRF28
Bobby Witt Jr.DH7
Michael Massey2B19
Salvador Perez1B13
MJ MelendezLF1
Paul DeJong3B18
Yuli Gurriel1B10
Maikel GarciaSS11
Kyle IsbelCF28
Substitutes
Freddy FerminC54
CLE
Steven KwanLF38
Andres Gimenez2B0
Jose Ramirez3B11
Josh Naylor1B12
Jhonkensy NoelRF43
Kyle ManzardoDH9
Lane ThomasCF35
Bo NaylorC14
Brayan RocchioSS4
Substitutes
David FryDH6
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