Guardians Top Royals in Thriller, With Help From Hometown Hero
- Kansas City Royals lost 2-1 to the Cleveland Guardians after allowing two runs in the ninth inning.
- Will Brennan, a Kansas City native, hit a two-run double in the ninth inning to give the Guardians the win.
- The game was a pitcher's duel between rookie starters Gavin Williams of the Guardians and Brady Singer of the Royals until the late innings.
- Guardians manager Terry Francona missed the game while hospitalized for observation, though tests showed no serious issues.
- The loss drops the Royals to 22-57, the worst record in franchise history through 79 games.