Who are the probable pitchers for Cleveland Guardians at Kansas City Royals?

The listed probable pitchers are Gavin Williams and Stephen Kolek. Probable pitchers can change before first pitch.

Cleveland Guardians at Kansas City Royals - Game Time, TV Channel and Probable Pitchers

Cleveland Guardians at Kansas City Royals Game Summary

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Cleveland Guardians 3 18-19

Final 3-5 Tue, May 5 · 7:40 PM ET

Kansas City Royals 5 17-19

Linescore

Runs by inning with final runs, hits and errors.

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
CLE	0	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	3	4	0
KC	2	0	0	2	0	1	0	0	-	5	8	0

W: Stephen Kolek L: Gavin Williams SV: Lucas Erceg

Show inning-by-inning hits, errors and runners left on base

Inning	CLE R	H	Left On Base	KC R	H	Left On Base
1st	0	0	0	2	2	1
2nd	0	1	1	0	1	2
3rd	0	0	0	0	0	0
4th	3	3	0	2	2	0
5th	0	0	0	0	1	0
6th	0	0	0	1	2	1
7th	0	0	0	0	0	0
8th	0	0	1	0	0	0
9th	0	0	1	-	0	0

Cleveland Guardians vs Kansas City Royals Game Highlights

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Game Info: Date, Time and Venue

DateMay 5, 2026

Time7:40 PM ET

VenueKauffman Stadium

Game TypeRegular Season

SeriesRegular Season · Game 2 of 4

Day/Nightnight

Attendance13,102

Game Duration2h 6m

First Pitch2026-05-05T23:40:00.000Z

Game Data RefreshedAug 9, 2026

Date Schedule MLB Gameday

Cleveland Guardians vs Kansas City Royals Probable Pitchers

CLEGavin Williams

Stats9-4 · ERA 3.89 · 123 SO · WHIP 1.18 · 106.1 IP

KCStephen Kolek

Stats4-3 · ERA 4.50 · 34 SO · WHIP 1.24 · 54.0 IP

TV Channel and Streaming

Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive TV · EN · away · Streaming

Royals.TV TV · EN · home · Streaming

96.5 The Fan FM · EN · home · Streaming

Guardians Radio Network FM · EN · away

WMMS 100.7 FM · EN · away

Royals Radio Network AM · EN · home

WTAM 1100 AM · EN · away · Streaming

Scoring Plays

Every run-scoring play in game order.

Bottom 1 · Single0-2

Salvador Perez singles on a line drive to center fielder Steven Kwan. Maikel Garcia scores. Bobby Witt Jr. scores.

RBI: 2 Batter: Salvador Perez Pitcher: Gavin Williams

Top 4 · Home Run3-2

Rhys Hoskins homers (3) on a fly ball to left field. José Ramírez scores. Kyle Manzardo scores.

RBI: 3 Batter: Rhys Hoskins Pitcher: Stephen Kolek

Bottom 4 · Home Run3-4

Michael Massey homers (2) on a fly ball to right field. Isaac Collins scores.

RBI: 2 Batter: Michael Massey Pitcher: Gavin Williams

Bottom 6 · Home Run3-5

Isaac Collins homers (3) on a line drive to right center field.

RBI: 1 Batter: Isaac Collins Pitcher: Gavin Williams

Cleveland Guardians Box Score

Order	Batters	POS	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	BB	SO
1	Steven Kwan#38	CF	4	0	0	0	0	0	0
2	Chase DeLauter#24	RF	4	0	1	0	0	0	0
3	José Ramírez#11	3B	4	1	0	0	0	0	1
4	Kyle Manzardo#9	1B	4	1	1	0	0	0	1
5	Rhys Hoskins#8	DH	3	1	1	1	3	1	0
6	Daniel Schneemann#10	SS	4	0	1	0	0	0	1
7	Travis Bazzana#37	2B	3	0	0	0	0	0	0
8	Angel Martínez#1	LF	3	0	0	0	0	0	1
9	Bo Naylor#23	C	2	0	0	0	0	0	1
9	David Fry#6	C	0	0	0	0	0	1	0

Pitchers	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	Pitches / Strikes
Colin Holderman#35	2.0	0	0	0	0	3	0	26 / 17
Gavin Williams#32	6.0	8	5	5	2	7	2	97 / 68

Kansas City Royals Box Score

Order	Batters	POS	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	Stolen Bases
1	Maikel Garcia#11	3B	3	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	0
2	Bobby Witt Jr.#7	SS	4	1	2	1	0	0	0	1	0
3	Vinnie Pasquantino#9	1B	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
4	Salvador Perez#13	DH	4	0	1	0	0	2	0	2	0
5	Carter Jensen#22	C	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0
6	Jac Caglianone#14	RF	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0
7	Isaac Collins#1	LF	3	2	3	1	1	1	0	0	1
8	Michael Massey#19	2B	3	1	2	0	1	2	0	0	0
9	Kyle Isbel#28	CF	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0

Pitchers	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	Pitches / Strikes
Daniel Lynch IV#41	1.0	0	0	0	1	0	0	14 / 7
Lucas Erceg#60	1.0	0	0	0	1	1	0	15 / 8
Nick Mears#31	1.0	0	0	0	0	1	0	8 / 5
Stephen Kolek	6.0	4	3	3	0	3	1	83 / 56

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Date / Time	Matchup	Status	TV / Streaming	Probable Pitchers	Venue	Links
Tue, May 5 6:40 PM ET	Toronto Blue Jays at Tampa Bay Rays 3-4	Final	Rays.TVSN1	TOR: Kevin Gausman 4-8 · ERA 4.32 · 108 SO · WHIP 1.22 · 106.1 IP TB: Drew Rasmussen 7-4 · ERA 2.78 · 96 SO · WHIP 0.90 · 97.0 IP	Tropicana Field	Details
Tue, May 5 6:40 PM ET	Athletics at Philadelphia Phillies 1-9	Final	NBCSCANBCSP	ATH: Luis Severino 2-6 · ERA 4.16 · 65 SO · WHIP 1.47 · 62.2 IP PHI: Cristopher Sánchez 10-4 · ERA 2.62 · 137 SO · WHIP 1.16 · 120.1 IP	Citizens Bank Park	Details
Tue, May 5 6:40 PM ET	Baltimore Orioles at Miami Marlins 9-7	Final	Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & GarciaMASN	BAL: Chris Bassitt 4-4 · ERA 5.27 · 37 SO · WHIP 1.63 · 56.1 IP MIA: Sandy Alcantara 10-4 · ERA 4.00 · 92 SO · WHIP 1.25 · 123.2 IP	loanDepot park	Details
Tue, May 5 6:40 PM ET	Boston Red Sox at Detroit Tigers 10-3	Final	Detroit SportsNetNESN	BOS: Jovani Morán 1-2 · ERA 2.95 · 45 SO · WHIP 1.01 · 36.2 IP DET: Framber Valdez 4-6 · ERA 4.29 · 78 SO · WHIP 1.38 · 100.2 IP	Comerica Park	Details
Tue, May 5 6:45 PM ET	Minnesota Twins at Washington Nationals 11-3	Final	Nationals.TVTwins.TV Presented by Progressive	MIN: Taj Bradley 8-3 · ERA 3.67 · 112 SO · WHIP 1.22 · 95.2 IP WSH: Cade Cavalli 5-4 · ERA 3.88 · 105 SO · WHIP 1.38 · 92.2 IP	Nationals Park	Details
Tue, May 5 7:05 PM ET	Texas Rangers at New York Yankees 4-7	Final	Rangers Sports Network, presented by ProgressiveYES	TEX: Jacob deGrom 7-5 · ERA 3.49 · 122 SO · WHIP 1.01 · 100.2 IP NYY: Elmer Rodríguez 0-2 · ERA 4.76 · 10 SO · WHIP 1.76 · 17.0 IP	Yankee Stadium	Details
Tue, May 5 7:40 PM ET	Cleveland Guardians at Kansas City Royals 3-5	Final	Guardians.TV Presented by ProgressiveRoyals.TV	CLE: Gavin Williams 9-4 · ERA 3.89 · 123 SO · WHIP 1.18 · 106.1 IP KC: Stephen Kolek 4-3 · ERA 4.50 · 34 SO · WHIP 1.24 · 54.0 IP	Kauffman Stadium	Details
Tue, May 5 7:40 PM ET	Cincinnati Reds at Chicago Cubs 2-3	Final	Marquee Sports NetworkReds.TV	CIN: Andrew Abbott 5-5 · ERA 3.92 · 81 SO · WHIP 1.41 · 101.0 IP CHC: Jameson Taillon 2-5 · ERA 5.19 · 59 SO · WHIP 1.30 · 67.2 IP	Wrigley Field	Details
Tue, May 5 8:10 PM ET	Los Angeles Dodgers at Houston Astros 1-2	Final	TBSSpace City Home NetworkSpace City Home Network (Sp)	LAD: Shohei Ohtani 8-2 · ERA 1.79 · 95 SO · WHIP 0.95 · 85.2 IP HOU: Peter Lambert 7-5 · ERA 3.26 · 74 SO · WHIP 1.15 · 80.0 IP	Daikin Park	Details
Tue, May 5 9:38 PM ET	Chicago White Sox at Los Angeles Angels 3-4	Final	ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort CasinoChicago Sports Network	CWS: Erick Fedde 4-6 · ERA 4.34 · 57 SO · WHIP 1.45 · 85.0 IP LAA: Sam Aldegheri 3-4 · ERA 5.08 · 22 SO · WHIP 1.43 · 33.2 IP	Angel Stadium	Details
Tue, May 5 9:40 PM ET	Atlanta Braves at Seattle Mariners 3-2	Final	BravesVisionGray TVMariners.TV	ATL: Bryce Elder 5-6 · ERA 4.01 · 83 SO · WHIP 1.23 · 98.2 IP SEA: George Kirby 7-8 · ERA 3.76 · 98 SO · WHIP 1.32 · 110.0 IP	T-Mobile Park	Details
Tue, May 5 9:40 PM ET	Pittsburgh Pirates at Arizona Diamondbacks 0-9	Final	DBACKS.TVSportsNet Pittsburgh	PIT: Bubba Chandler 3-8 · ERA 4.82 · 79 SO · WHIP 1.44 · 89.2 IP AZ: Eduardo Rodriguez 7-3 · ERA 2.25 · 74 SO · WHIP 1.16 · 108.0 IP	Chase Field	Details
Tue, May 5 9:45 PM ET	San Diego Padres at San Francisco Giants 10-5	Final	NBCS BAPadres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health	SD: Walker Buehler 5-5 · ERA 5.07 · 80 SO · WHIP 1.39 · 87.0 IP SF: Logan Webb 5-7 · ERA 3.86 · 80 SO · WHIP 1.16 · 100.1 IP	Oracle Park	Details

Cleveland Guardians at Kansas City Royals FAQ

Common questions for this MLB matchup.

What time is Cleveland Guardians at Kansas City Royals?

The listed start time is 7:40 PM ET. Times are shown in Eastern Time.

What channel is Cleveland Guardians at Kansas City Royals on?

The current TV listing is Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive, Royals.TV. Broadcast and streaming availability can vary by market.

Who are the probable pitchers?

The listed probable pitchers are Gavin Williams and Stephen Kolek. Probable starters can change before first pitch.

Where is the game being played?

The listed venue is Kauffman Stadium.

Inning	CLE R	H	Left On Base	KC R	H	Left On Base
1st	0	0	0	2	2	1
2nd	0	1	1	0	1	2
3rd	0	0	0	0	0	0
4th	3	3	0	2	2	0
5th	0	0	0	0	1	0
6th	0	0	0	1	2	1
7th	0	0	0	0	0	0
8th	0	0	1	0	0	0
9th	0	0	1	-	0	0

Inning	CLE R	H	Left On Base	KC R	H	Left On Base
1st	0	0	0	2	2	1
2nd	0	1	1	0	1	2
3rd	0	0	0	0	0	0
4th	3	3	0	2	2	0
5th	0	0	0	0	1	0
6th	0	0	0	1	2	1
7th	0	0	0	0	0	0
8th	0	0	1	0	0	0
9th	0	0	1	-	0	0

Cleveland Guardians at Kansas City Royals: Game Time, TV Channel and Probable Pitchers

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Official MLB Michael Massey homers in Royals' win 00:03:43

Official MLB Condensed Game: CLE@KC - 5/5/26 00:10:03

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Official MLB Rhys Hoskins' three-run home run (3) 00:00:27

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Official MLB Isaac Collins' solo homer (3) 00:00:26

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Official MLB Lucas Erceg seals the win 00:00:21

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