Cleveland Guardians at Kansas City Royals Game Summary
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Game Info: Date, Time and Venue
DateMay 5, 2026
Time7:40 PM ET
VenueKauffman Stadium
SeriesRegular Season · Game 2 of 4
Day/Nightnight
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 · away · Streaming
Royals.TV
TV · home · Streaming
96.5 The Fan
FM · home · Streaming
Guardians Radio Network
FM · away
WMMS 100.7
FM · away
Royals Radio Network
AM · home
WTAM 1100
AM · away · Streaming
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More MLB Games on May 5, 2026
Other games loaded for the same date, with TV listings, probable pitchers and game details.
| Date / Time | Matchup | Status | TV / Streaming | Probable Pitchers | Venue | Links |
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Tue, May 5
6:40 PM ET
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3-4
|
Final |
Rays.TV, SN1
|
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 |
|
|
Tue, May 5
6:40 PM ET
|
1-9
|
Final |
NBCSCA, NBCSP
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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 |
|
|
Tue, May 5
6:40 PM ET
|
9-7
|
Final |
Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia, MASN
|
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 |
|
|
Tue, May 5
6:40 PM ET
|
10-3
|
Final |
Detroit SportsNet, NESN
|
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 |
|
|
Tue, May 5
6:45 PM ET
|
11-3
|
Final |
Nationals.TV, Twins.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 |
|
|
Tue, May 5
7:05 PM ET
|
4-7
|
Final |
Rangers Sports Network, presented by Progressive, YES
|
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 |
|
|
Tue, May 5
7:40 PM ET
|
Final |
Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive, Royals.TV
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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
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Kauffman Stadium |
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Tue, May 5
7:40 PM ET
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2-3
|
Final |
Marquee Sports Network, Reds.TV
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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
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Wrigley Field |
|
|
Tue, May 5
8:10 PM ET
|
Final |
TBS, Space City Home Network, Space City Home Network (Sp)
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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
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Daikin Park |
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Tue, May 5
9:38 PM ET
|
Final |
ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort Casino, Chicago 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
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Angel Stadium |
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Tue, May 5
9:40 PM ET
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3-2
|
Final |
BravesVision, Gray TV, Mariners.TV
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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
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T-Mobile Park |
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Tue, May 5
9:40 PM ET
|
Final |
DBACKS.TV, SportsNet Pittsburgh
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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
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Chase Field |
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Tue, May 5
9:45 PM ET
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10-5
|
Final |
NBCS BA, Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health
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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
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Oracle Park |
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.