Royals capitalize on sixth inning to take lead over Guardians

The Kansas City Royals faced the Cleveland Guardians in Toronto on August 29, 2026. The Royals scored five runs in a pivotal sixth inning, overcoming a 2-1 deficit. After allowing a home run and two walks earlier, Daniel Lynch IV was relieved after 3.1 innings. The Royals managed to tie the game in the fifth inning before the offensive surge in the sixth. Bobby Witt Jr. highlighted the inning with a significant single, followed by Salvador Perez's RBI double, leading to an advantageous position with bases loaded.

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