Kansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians - September 25, 2026
Scoring Summary
Guardians logo, Guardians 84-76, 1 2, 2 1, 3 0, 4 1, 5 3, 6 0, 7 0, 8 0, 9 5, R 12, H 9, E 2
Royals logo, Royals 68-92, 1 1, 2 2, 3 0, 4 2, 5 0, 6 0, 7 0, 8 2, 9 2, R 9, H 13, E 1
Pitching
WinnerH. Gaddis (6-3)
LoserN. Pearson (2-4)
Blown SaveH. Gaddis (6)
Scoring
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Royals can’t overcome multitude of mistakes in loss https://t.co/RNWdVOwWNc
Rany Jazayerli
The Royals relievers combined for the following line in the 8th and 9th innings:
2 1 5 5 9 0
Were they trying to honor Denny Matthews tonight, or drive him to an early retirement?
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FINAL: Guardians 12, Royals 9
Sarah Langs
Most career home runs among primary catchers (min 50% games at C):
Mike Piazza: 427
Johnny Bench: 389
Carlton Fisk: 376
Yogi Berra: 358
Salvador Perez: 324
Gary Carter: 324
Lance Parrish: 324
Joel Goldberg
#Royals lose 12-9.
Noah Cameron final start. 5IP 7R.
Carter Jensen two homers, 5RBI. 62 extra base hits passes Mike Piazza for most by a rookie catcher.
KC pitchers walked a season high 13. 9BB last two innings. 6BB in a tie game in the 9th. Base running mistakes also hurt.
Jayson Stark
Strikes are optional for that Royals bullpen tonight against the grateful Guardians.
9th inning: 34 pitches, 8 strikes, 6 walks, 5 runs and the only hit produced an out at the plate.
Last 2 innings: 41 balls, 18 strikes.
Pennant-race drama at its apex.
Live Odds | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| -1.5 +125 | O 7.5 +106 | -142 |
| +1.5 -150 | U 7.5 -130 | +120 |
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