Josh Rojas drives Royals to 8-3 victory over Guardians in Cleveland
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 5:37 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Josh Rojas recorded four RBIs and Salvador Perez added two doubles as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Cleveland Guardians 8-3 on Saturday. Rojas, who came into the game as a pinch hitter, contributed significantly, hitting a two-run single and a two-run homer. The Royals scored four runs in the sixth inning, breaking the game open. Cleveland's Angel Martínez hit a two-run homer and drove in three runs, but the Guardians have now lost two consecutive games after a seven-game winning streak. Kansas City will send Seth Lugo to the mound for the series finale, while Parker Messick will start for Cleveland.
- •Josh Rojas had four RBIs in the game.
- •Royals scored four runs in the sixth inning.
- •Cleveland's Angel Martínez hit a two-run homer.
- •Royals' victory marks their 12th in 13 games.
- •Next game features Seth Lugo for Kansas City and Parker Messick for Cleveland.
- 5:37 AMYahoo Sports — Josh Rojas Delivers Four RBIs in Royals Win Over Guardians
- 10:53 PMYahoo Sports — Josh Rojas powers Royals past Guardians 8-3 as Kansas City wins 12th in 13 games
"Josh Rojas had his second career game with four RBIs, Salvador Perez hit two doubles and the Kansas City Royals defeated the Cleveland Guardians 8-3 on Saturday for their 12th win in 13 games. Rojas came into the game as a pinch hitter in the sixth inning. Rojas’ other game with four RBIs was with Arizona in 2022.
"Rojas turned a pinch-hit at-bat into a four-RBI night, and the Royals leaned on their bullpen to beat Cleveland for the second straight day.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 5:37 AMJosh Rojas Delivers Four RBIs in Royals Win Over Guardians
Rojas turned a pinch-hit at-bat into a four-RBI night, and the Royals leaned on their bullpen to beat Cleveland for the second straight day.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 10:53 PMJosh Rojas powers Royals past Guardians 8-3 as Kansas City wins 12th in 13 games
Josh Rojas had his second career game with four RBIs, Salvador Perez hit two doubles and the Kansas City Royals defeated the Cleveland Guardians 8-3 on Saturday for their 12th win in 13 games. Rojas came into the game as a pinch hitter in the sixth inning. Rojas’ other game with four RBIs was with Arizona in 2022.
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