Royals struggle with errors in 12-9 loss to Guardians

The Kansas City Royals fell to the Cleveland Guardians 12-9 on September 25, 2026, in a game fraught with mistakes. The Royals allowed two unearned runs in the first inning and faced challenges on the base paths that hindered their scoring opportunities. Despite a brief rally in the fourth inning that gave them a lead, poor pitching and defensive errors ultimately cost them the game. The loss illustrates ongoing struggles for the Royals as they approach the end of the season.

• 3:37 AMYahoo Sports — Royals can’t overcome multitude of mistakes in loss