The Kansas City Royals continued their exceptional run with an 8-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday, improving to 12 wins in their last 13 games. Josh Rojas delivered a standout performance off the bench, recording four runs batted in for only the second time in his career. After entering the game as a pinch hitter in the sixth inning, Rojas lined a two-run single to extend Kansas City’s lead before adding a two-run homer in the eighth.
Salvador Perez contributed significantly to the offensive outburst, connecting for two doubles during the contest. The Royals’ crucial breakthrough came in the sixth inning when their first five batters reached base, allowing them to open up a commanding lead. Perez’s double down the left-center line drove in Bobby Witt Jr. with the go-ahead run during this pivotal sequence.
Cleveland’s Angel Martínez provided the Guardians’ primary offensive spark with a two-run homer and three total runs batted in. However, the loss marked the team’s second consecutive defeat after previously winning seven straight games. Anthony Gose earned the victory with 1 2/3 scoreless innings pitched, while Royals relievers combined effectively to limit Cleveland’s scoring opportunities throughout the contest.
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