Royals lose to Guardians as Wacha reaches 200 innings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 1:52 AM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
The Kansas City Royals fell to the Cleveland Guardians 11-5 on September 26, 2026, marking the Guardians' third consecutive AL Central Division title. Michael Wacha pitched into the seventh inning, reaching 200 innings this season but struggled, allowing multiple runs, including a lead-off home run in the third. The Royals initially scored three runs in the first but could not maintain their lead after a disastrous second inning, exacerbated by an error. The teams will meet again for the final game of the season, with Daniel Lynch IV set to start for the Royals.
- •Royals score three in the first inning against Guardians
- •Wacha allows multiple earned and unearned runs
- •Guardians score seven runs in the second and third innings
- •Final game of the season is scheduled, with Lynch starting for the Royals
- 1:52 AMYahoo Sports — Wacha reaches 200 innings but gives up a bunch of runs; Royals lose again
"The Royals celebrate an individual milestone while the Guardians celebrate winning the division for the third straight year.
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