Cleveland Guardians vs. Kansas City Royals • Sep 25, 2026

In a thrilling contest, the Cleveland Guardians outlasted the Kansas City Royals 12-9, overcoming a rough outing from starter Gavin Williams, who struggled with command, while the Royals' Nate Pearson faced a disastrous relief appearance that saw him allow four runs in just two-thirds of an inning; key contributions came from Austin Hedges and David Fry, who homered for the Guardians, and Carter Jensen, who hit two homers for Kansas City, setting the stage for a dramatic ninth inning where Cleveland scored five runs to seal the victory.