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Cleveland Guardians
18-19  ·  2nd AL Central
3 5
Final
Kansas City Royals
17-19  ·  4th AL Central
Tue, May 05, 2026
Venue: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City
Weather: Cloudy, 53°
HP Ump: John Bacon (Home Plate)
W: Stephen Kolek
L: Gavin Williams
SV: Lucas Erceg
Team 123456789 RHE
CLE 000300000 340
KC 20020100 580
Hitters
PlayerPOSH-ABRHRRBIBBKAVG
Steven KwanCF 0-4 .000
Chase DeLauterRF 1-4 .250
José Ramírez3B 0-4 1 1 .000
Kyle Manzardo1B 1-4 1 1 .250
Rhys HoskinsDH 1-3 1 1 31 .333
Daniel SchneemannSS 1-4 1 .250
Travis Bazzana2B 0-3 .000
Angel MartínezLF 0-3 1 .000
Bo NaylorC 0-2 1 .000
David FryC 0-0 1
Gavin WilliamsP 0-0
Colin HoldermanP 0-0
Pitchers
PitcherIPHERBBKPC-STERA
Gavin Williams 6.08527 97-687.50
Colin Holderman 2.00003 26-170.00
Hitters
PlayerPOSH-ABRHRRBIBBKAVG
Maikel Garcia3B 0-3 1 11 .000
Bobby Witt Jr.SS 2-4 1 1 .500
Vinnie Pasquantino1B 0-4 .000
Salvador PerezDH 1-4 22 .250
Carter JensenC 0-4 4 .000
Jac CaglianoneRF 0-4 2 .000
Isaac CollinsLF 3-3 2 1 1 1.000
Michael Massey2B 2-3 1 1 2 .667
Kyle IsbelCF 0-2 1 .000
Stephen KolekP 0-0
Nick MearsP 0-0
Daniel Lynch IVP 0-0
Lucas ErcegP 0-0
Pitchers
PitcherIPHERBBKPC-STERA
Stephen Kolek 6.04303 83-564.50
Nick Mears 1.00001 8-50.00
Daniel Lynch IV 1.00010 14-70.00
Lucas ErcegS 1.00011 15-80.00
CLE
AWAY · HOME
KC
4
Hits
8
1
Home Runs
2
.230
AVG
.241
.315
OBP
.319
.378
SLG
.391
.693
OPS
.710
3
Runs
5
0
2B
2
0
3B
0
0
SB
1
7
TB
16
5
LOB
12
33
PA
33
4.06
ERA
4.28
10
K
5
2
BB
2
8
H Allowed
4
1.27
WHIP
1.35
5
Runs
3
0
HBP
0
33
BF
33
123
Pitches
120
85
Strikes
76
Top Performers
Isaac Collins
3-3 1 HR 1 RBI · 2 R
Michael Massey
2-3 1 HR 2 RBI · 1 R
Rhys Hoskins
1-3 1 HR 3 RBI · 1 R · 1 BB
Play by Play
  • Daniel Schneemann grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
    Daniel Schneemann vs Lucas Erceg
  • Rhys Hoskins walks.
    Rhys Hoskins vs Lucas Erceg
  • Kyle Manzardo flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
    Kyle Manzardo vs Lucas Erceg
  • José Ramírez strikes out swinging.
    José Ramírez vs Lucas Erceg
  • Top 9th
  • Jac Caglianone grounds out softly, pitcher Colin Holderman to first baseman Kyle Manzardo.
    Jac Caglianone vs Colin Holderman
  • Carter Jensen strikes out swinging.
    Carter Jensen vs Colin Holderman
  • Salvador Perez strikes out swinging.
    Salvador Perez vs Colin Holderman
  • Bottom 8th
  • Chase DeLauter grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
    Chase DeLauter vs Daniel Lynch IV
  • Steven Kwan lines out to right fielder Jac Caglianone.
    Steven Kwan vs Daniel Lynch IV
  • David Fry challenged (pitch result), call on the field was overturned: David Fry walks.
    David Fry vs Daniel Lynch IV
  • Angel Martínez grounds out, third baseman Maikel Garcia to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
    Angel Martínez vs Daniel Lynch IV
  • Top 8th
  • Vinnie Pasquantino flies out to center fielder Steven Kwan.
    Vinnie Pasquantino vs Colin Holderman
  • Bobby Witt Jr. strikes out swinging.
    Bobby Witt Jr. vs Colin Holderman
  • Maikel Garcia grounds out, shortstop Daniel Schneemann to first baseman Kyle Manzardo.
    Maikel Garcia vs Colin Holderman
  • Bottom 7th
  • Travis Bazzana grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
    Travis Bazzana vs Nick Mears
  • Daniel Schneemann strikes out swinging.
    Daniel Schneemann vs Nick Mears
  • Rhys Hoskins grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
    Rhys Hoskins vs Nick Mears
  • Top 7th
  • Kyle Isbel grounds out, pitcher Gavin Williams to first baseman Kyle Manzardo.
    Kyle Isbel vs Gavin Williams
  • Michael Massey singles on a ground ball to shortstop Daniel Schneemann.
    Michael Massey vs Gavin Williams
  • Isaac Collins homers (3) on a line drive to right center field.
    Isaac Collins vs Gavin Williams
  • Jac Caglianone grounds out, first baseman Kyle Manzardo to pitcher Gavin Williams.
    Jac Caglianone vs Gavin Williams
  • Carter Jensen strikes out swinging.
    Carter Jensen vs Gavin Williams
  • Bottom 6th
  • Kyle Manzardo strikes out swinging.
    Kyle Manzardo vs Stephen Kolek
  • José Ramírez grounds out, first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino to pitcher Stephen Kolek.
    José Ramírez vs Stephen Kolek
  • Chase DeLauter grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
    Chase DeLauter vs Stephen Kolek
  • Top 6th
  • Salvador Perez grounds into a double play, shortstop Daniel Schneemann to second baseman Travis Bazzana to first baseman Kyle Manzardo. Bobby Witt Jr. out at 2nd. Salvador Perez out at 1st.
    Salvador Perez vs Gavin Williams
  • Vinnie Pasquantino pops out to shortstop Daniel Schneemann.
    Vinnie Pasquantino vs Gavin Williams
  • Bobby Witt Jr. singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Chase DeLauter.
    Bobby Witt Jr. vs Gavin Williams
  • Bottom 5th
  • Steven Kwan flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins.
    Steven Kwan vs Stephen Kolek
  • Bo Naylor called out on strikes.
    Bo Naylor vs Stephen Kolek
  • Angel Martínez called out on strikes.
    Angel Martínez vs Stephen Kolek
  • Top 5th
  • Maikel Garcia called out on strikes.
    Maikel Garcia vs Gavin Williams
  • Kyle Isbel lines out to left fielder Angel Martínez.
    Kyle Isbel vs Gavin Williams
  • Michael Massey homers (2) on a fly ball to right field. Isaac Collins scores.
    Michael Massey vs Gavin Williams
  • Isaac Collins doubles (4) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Chase DeLauter.
    Isaac Collins vs Gavin Williams
  • Jac Caglianone called out on strikes.
    Jac Caglianone vs Gavin Williams
  • Bottom 4th
  • Travis Bazzana grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
    Travis Bazzana vs Stephen Kolek
  • Daniel Schneemann flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
    Daniel Schneemann vs Stephen Kolek
  • Rhys Hoskins homers (3) on a fly ball to left field. José Ramírez scores. Kyle Manzardo scores.
    Rhys Hoskins vs Stephen Kolek
  • Kyle Manzardo singles on a line drive to center fielder Kyle Isbel. José Ramírez to 2nd.
    Kyle Manzardo vs Stephen Kolek
  • José Ramírez grounds into a force out, second baseman Michael Massey to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. Chase DeLauter out at 2nd. José Ramírez to 1st.
    José Ramírez vs Stephen Kolek
  • Chase DeLauter singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder Isaac Collins.
    Chase DeLauter vs Stephen Kolek
  • Top 4th
  • Carter Jensen called out on strikes.
    Carter Jensen vs Gavin Williams
  • Salvador Perez strikes out swinging.
    Salvador Perez vs Gavin Williams
  • Vinnie Pasquantino grounds out, second baseman Travis Bazzana to first baseman Kyle Manzardo.
    Vinnie Pasquantino vs Gavin Williams
  • Bottom 3rd
  • Steven Kwan flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins.
    Steven Kwan vs Stephen Kolek
  • Bo Naylor flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
    Bo Naylor vs Stephen Kolek
  • Angel Martínez grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
    Angel Martínez vs Stephen Kolek
  • Top 3rd
  • Bobby Witt Jr. flies out sharply to center fielder Steven Kwan.
    Bobby Witt Jr. vs Gavin Williams
  • Maikel Garcia lines out to first baseman Kyle Manzardo.
    Maikel Garcia vs Gavin Williams
  • Kyle Isbel walks.
    Kyle Isbel vs Gavin Williams
  • Michael Massey flies out sharply to left fielder Angel Martínez.
    Michael Massey vs Gavin Williams
  • Isaac Collins singles on a line drive to center fielder Steven Kwan.
    Isaac Collins vs Gavin Williams
  • Bottom 2nd
  • Travis Bazzana grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
    Travis Bazzana vs Stephen Kolek
  • Daniel Schneemann singles on a line drive to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
    Daniel Schneemann vs Stephen Kolek
  • Rhys Hoskins grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
    Rhys Hoskins vs Stephen Kolek
  • Kyle Manzardo pops out to third baseman Maikel Garcia.
    Kyle Manzardo vs Stephen Kolek
  • Top 2nd
  • Jac Caglianone strikes out swinging.
    Jac Caglianone vs Gavin Williams
  • Carter Jensen strikes out swinging.
    Carter Jensen vs Gavin Williams
  • Salvador Perez singles on a line drive to center fielder Steven Kwan. Maikel Garcia scores. Bobby Witt Jr. scores.
    Salvador Perez vs Gavin Williams
  • Vinnie Pasquantino pops out to first baseman Kyle Manzardo.
    Vinnie Pasquantino vs Gavin Williams
  • Bobby Witt Jr. doubles (10) on a line drive to right fielder Chase DeLauter. Maikel Garcia to 3rd.
    Bobby Witt Jr. vs Gavin Williams
  • Maikel Garcia walks.
    Maikel Garcia vs Gavin Williams
  • Bottom 1st
  • José Ramírez grounds out, first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino to pitcher Stephen Kolek.
    José Ramírez vs Stephen Kolek
  • Chase DeLauter lines out sharply to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
    Chase DeLauter vs Stephen Kolek
  • Steven Kwan lines out to second baseman Michael Massey.
    Steven Kwan vs Stephen Kolek
  • Top 1st
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Game Recap
Game recap
Kolek comes up big in spot start to guide Royals to 5th straight win
KANSAS CITY -- A shift in the pitching plans for Tuesday’s game against the Guardians hardly changed anything at all for the Royals as they turned to Stephen Kolek, the next man up in the rotation, and just kept rolling along in the win column. Kolek tossed a quality spot
Highlights
Michael Massey homers in Royals' win
00:03:43
Condensed Game: CLE@KC - 5/5/26
00:10:03
Michael Massey's two-run homer (2)
00:00:25
Rhys Hoskins' three-run home run (3)
00:00:27
Gavin Williams strikes out seven
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