Michael Wacha leads Royals to 3-0 win over Guardians
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 1:42 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Michael Wacha dominated the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night, pitching eight innings and allowing just four singles in a 3-0 victory for the Kansas City Royals. Wacha struck out a season-high 10 batters and walked none, improving his record to 8-8. The Royals ended the Guardians’ seven-game winning streak, marking their 11th win in 12 games. Rookie Carter Jensen provided offensive support with a two-run homer in the ninth. Kansas City scored their first run in the fifth inning after an out from Salvador Perez. Tanner Bibee took the loss for Cleveland, giving up one run over six innings, as the Guardians struggled offensively throughout the game.
- •Michael Wacha allowed four hits and struck out 10 batters.
- •Carter Jensen hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning.
- •The Royals improved to 11 wins in their last 12 games.
- •Tanner Bibee pitched well for Cleveland but took the loss.
- •Kansas City scored their first run in the fifth inning.
- 1:42 AMYahoo Sports — Michael Wacha dominates for 8 innings as Royals blank Guardians 3-0 for their 11th win in 12 games
"Michael Wacha dominated Cleveland's lineup by allowing just four singles over eight innings as the Kansas City Royals stayed scorching hot with a 3-0 win on Friday night to end the Guardians' winning streak at seven games. Wacha (8-8) was in control from his first pitch to his 103rd and cooled off the Guardians, who just returned from a 6-0 trip to Colorado and Los Angeles. Rookie Carter Jensen hit a two-run homer in the ninth for the Royals, who have won 11 of 12 and are 23-16 since the All-Star break.
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