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Royals Rally Late to Edge Guardians 4-3, Tighten Wild-Card Gap

A late pinch-hit rally reflected Kansas City’s bullpen-first approach after Michael Wacha’s concussion.

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Overview

  • Nick Loftin delivered a pinch-hit, game-tying single in the seventh and scored on Maikel García’s double to put Kansas City ahead.
  • Jonathan Bowlan opened for two innings with Michael Wacha on the seven-day concussion list, and Cleveland held a 3-2 lead after six.
  • Luinder Avila worked two scoreless frames for his first MLB win, Lucas Erceg bridged the late innings, and Carlos Estévez secured his major league-leading 39th save.
  • Kyle Manzardo launched a 432-foot two-run homer and Bo Naylor added an RBI single, while Guardians starter Logan Allen allowed two runs over five innings and remains winless since July 29.
  • The Royals snapped a three-game skid to move to 74-72 and 3.5 games back of the final AL Wild Card spot; Cleveland fell to 74-71 with its five-game winning streak halted.