Wacha leads Royals to victory over Guardians with dominant performance

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Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Wacha leads Royals to victory over Guardians with dominant performance
Summary

Michael Wacha pitched a stellar game for the Kansas City Royals, leading them to a 3-0 win against the Cleveland Guardians on August 28, 2026. Wacha recorded ten strikeouts while allowing only four singles and issuing no walks, marking his best start of the season. The Royals' offense was limited but scored runs in the fifth inning from Bobby Witt Jr. and a grounder by Salvador Perez. The Royals managed to earn the win despite a shaky ninth inning from Steven Cruz, who struck out two batters to secure the victory. The two teams will face off again in the second game of their series later today.

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  • Michael Wacha struck out ten and allowed four hits over eight innings.
  • Royals scored all three runs in the fifth inning.
  • Guardians had multiple scoring opportunities but could not capitalize.
  • Steven Cruz secured the save with two strikeouts in the ninth.
  • The teams will meet again later today for the next game.
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Wacha throws his best start of the season on the night the Royals needed it most

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