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Guardians Clinch Opening Series Over Royals Behind Tanner Bibee's Dominance

Cleveland secures a 6-2 victory in the series finale as Bibee returns strong from illness; José Ramírez's wrist injury remains a concern.

Overview

  • Tanner Bibee delivered 5 2/3 scoreless innings in his season debut after recovering from food poisoning, leading the Cleveland Guardians to a 6-2 win over the Kansas City Royals.
  • Kyle Manzardo hit a two-run homer, his second of the series, while Gabriel Arias and Daniel Schneemann added solo shots to power Cleveland's offense.
  • Steven Kwan excelled at the plate throughout the series, finishing with six hits, including three singles in the finale.
  • José Ramírez missed the final game due to a wrist sprain suffered during Saturday's loss, though initial tests revealed no structural damage.
  • The Guardians now prepare for a series against the San Diego Padres, while the Royals head to Milwaukee to face the Brewers.