Overview

• Luis Ortiz struck out a career-high 10 batters over 5 2/3 innings, allowing just one hit in his first home start for the Cleveland Guardians.
• The Guardians defeated the Kansas City Royals 6-3, extending their home winning streak to five games and achieving their first 5-0 home start since 2002.
• Gabriel Arias continued his strong offensive performance with a home run and an RBI single, bringing his season total to three homers against Kansas City.
• José Ramírez contributed with a sacrifice fly, while Cleveland’s pitching staff held Kansas City to minimal offensive production until late in the game.
• The Royals managed a late surge with two runs in the ninth inning but struggled overall, with Vinnie Pasquantino’s solo homer providing their only early offensive highlight.