Royals edge Guardians in regular-season finale as Cleveland rests starters
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 10:52 PM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
The Kansas City Royals secured a 3-2 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on September 27. Vinnie Pasquantino's two solo home runs, including a decisive shot in the eighth inning, led the Royals. The Guardians rested key players, having already clinched the AL Central title the previous day. Daniel Lynch IV allowed two runs in 5⅓ innings for the Royals, while Cleveland's Austin Peterson took the loss. The Guardians, who have performed well recently, still earned a bye into the AL Division Series despite this defeat.
- •Cleveland rested Steven Kwan, Jose Ramirez, and Brayan Rocchio.
- •Daniel Lynch IV pitched 5⅓ innings, allowing two runs.
- •Cleveland hit two home runs from Daniel Schneemann and Jo Adell.
- •Guardians earn a bye into the AL Division Series.
- •Kansas City ends the season winning 7 of their last 25 games.
- 10:52 PMYahoo Sports — Guardians score vs. Royals. Cleveland rests starters in regular-season finale
"Vinnie Pasquantino's second solo home run of the day lifted the Kansas City Royals to a victory over the visiting Cleveland Guardians on Sept. 27.
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