Guardians and Royals meet as two hottest teams in baseball
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
The Cleveland Guardians host the Kansas City Royals at Progressive Field on August 28, 2026. The Guardians enter the matchup with a seven-game winning streak, having defeated the Giants, Angels, and Rockies recently. Despite scoring fewer runs than the Royals this season, the Guardians hold a significant edge in runs allowed. Key players include Steven Kwan and Jac Caglianone for Cleveland, while Bobby Witt Jr. has performed well against the Guardians' Tanner Bibee. Both teams are poised for an interesting series, with the Guardians aiming for postseason contention amid their recent success.
- •Cleveland has a seven-game winning streak entering the series.
- •Guardians scored fewer runs but allowed 112 fewer runs than Royals.
- •Kansas City Royals have a record of 60-75 this season.
- •Key matchup includes José Ramírez against Michael Wacha.
- •Cleveland's bullpen has the seventh-lowest ERA in MLB.
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