Overview

• Jonathan India’s walk-off three-run homer gave the Royals a 5-3 win in the opener on Saturday before Steven Kwan’s two-run shot fueled Cleveland’s 6-4 nightcap victory.
• To address uncertainty around right fielder Jac Caglianone’s left hamstring strain, Kansas City acquired outfielder Randal Grichuk from Arizona in exchange for reliever Andrew Hoffmann.
• Sunday’s rubber match at Kauffman Stadium features Guardians LHP Joey Cantillo (2-0, 3.91 ERA) against Royals LHP Noah Cameron (4-4, 2.61 ERA).
• Cleveland sits three games behind the final AL wild-card spot while Kansas City trails by 4½ games with the July 31 trade deadline looming.
• Following the series finale, the Guardians return home to open a three-game series against the Colorado Rockies with RHP Slade Cecconi set to face Bradley Blalock.