Guardians score, magic number. Cleveland wins again to keep division lead
Patrick Bailey and Brayan Rocchio help power the Cleveland Guardians to a win over the Royals, moving them a step closer to winning the AL Central.
The Cleveland Guardians secured a crucial victory against the Kansas City Royals, clinching their third consecutive win and maintaining their lead in the American League Central Division. Patrick Bailey and Brayan Rocchio each hit home runs twice in a 11-5 win, with nine extra-base hits and 14 total hits from the team. Chase DeLauter added a home run, Rocchio also contributed a double, while Steven Kwan went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a walk.
Nathaniel Lowe delivered a four-RBI performance, including a crucial two-run single in the ninth inning. The Guardians erased a 3-0 deficit after one inning, thanks to their offensive prowess. Cleveland's Tanner Bibee pitched five scoreless innings, allowing three earned runs on seven hits in six innings. The team will wrap up the regular season on Sunday in Kansas City, with the possibility of needing a win to secure the division title and the second seed in the AL playoffs, depending on the Chicago White Sox's outcome against the Colorado Rockies.
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