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

The listed probable pitchers are Tanner Bibee and Michael Wacha. 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 2 18-18

Final 2-6 Mon, May 4 · 7:40 PM ET

Kansas City Royals 6 16-19

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	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	5	1
KC	0	0	0	4	0	1	1	0	-	6	7	0

W: Michael Wacha L: Tanner Bibee

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

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

Cleveland Guardians vs Kansas City Royals Game Highlights

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Game Info: Date, Time and Venue

DateMay 4, 2026

Time7:40 PM ET

VenueKauffman Stadium

Game TypeRegular Season

SeriesRegular Season · Game 1 of 4

Day/Nightnight

Attendance16,434

Game Duration2h 13m

First Pitch2026-05-04T23:40:00.000Z

Game Data RefreshedAug 9, 2026

Date Schedule MLB Gameday

Cleveland Guardians vs Kansas City Royals Probable Pitchers

CLETanner Bibee

Stats2-9 · ERA 4.06 · 84 SO · WHIP 1.14 · 106.1 IP

KCMichael Wacha

Stats5-6 · ERA 3.45 · 91 SO · WHIP 1.16 · 114.2 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.

Top 2 · Home Run2-0

David Fry homers (3) on a fly ball to left center field. Travis Bazzana scores.

RBI: 2 Batter: David Fry Pitcher: Michael Wacha

Bottom 4 · Home Run2-1

Bobby Witt Jr. homers (3) on a fly ball to left field.

RBI: 1 Batter: Bobby Witt Jr. Pitcher: Tanner Bibee

Bottom 4 · Single2-2

Salvador Perez singles on a ground ball to center fielder Daniel Schneemann, deflected by second baseman Travis Bazzana. Vinnie Pasquantino scores.

RBI: 1 Batter: Salvador Perez Pitcher: Tanner Bibee

Bottom 4 · Single2-4

Royals challenged (tag play), call on the field was overturned: Nick Loftin singles on a ground ball to left fielder Steven Kwan. Salvador Perez scores. Carter Jensen scores. Lane Thomas to 3rd.

RBI: 2 Batter: Nick Loftin Pitcher: Tanner Bibee

Bottom 6 · Home Run2-5

Jac Caglianone homers (4) on a fly ball to right field.

RBI: 1 Batter: Jac Caglianone Pitcher: Matt Festa

Bottom 7 · Single2-6

Vinnie Pasquantino singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Angel Martínez. Bobby Witt Jr. scores.

RBI: 1 Batter: Vinnie Pasquantino Pitcher: Connor Brogdon

Cleveland Guardians Box Score

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

Pitchers	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	Pitches / Strikes
Connor Brogdon#75	1.1	1	1	0	0	1	0	24 / 15
Matt Festa#52	1.2	1	1	1	1	1	1	28 / 14
Peyton Pallette#41	1.0	0	0	0	1	1	0	21 / 11
Tanner Bibee#28	4.0	5	4	4	2	4	1	77 / 48

Kansas City Royals Box Score

Order	Batters	POS	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	Stolen Bases
1	Maikel Garcia#11	3B	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2	Bobby Witt Jr.#7	SS	4	2	1	0	1	1	0	1	1
3	Vinnie Pasquantino#9	1B	4	1	2	1	0	1	0	1	1
4	Salvador Perez#13	DH	4	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	0
5	Carter Jensen#22	C	4	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	0
6	Lane Thomas#15	CF	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0
7	Jac Caglianone#14	RF	3	1	1	0	1	1	1	1	0
8	Isaac Collins#1	LF	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	0
9	Nick Loftin#12	2B	4	0	1	0	0	2	0	0	0

Pitchers	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	Pitches / Strikes
Alex Lange#56	1.0	1	0	0	0	0	0	9 / 6
Matt Strahm#25	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	7 / 6
Michael Wacha#52	7.0	4	2	2	1	3	1	79 / 54

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Date / Time	Matchup	Status	TV / Streaming	Probable Pitchers	Venue	Links
Mon, May 4 5:40 PM ET	New York Mets at Colorado Rockies 4-2	Final	Rockies.TVSNY	NYM: Huascar Brazobán 4-2 · ERA 2.86 · 41 SO · WHIP 1.14 · 44.0 IP COL: Tomoyuki Sugano 8-4 · ERA 4.80 · 48 SO · WHIP 1.32 · 84.1 IP	Coors Field	Details
Mon, May 4 6:10 PM ET	Boston Red Sox at Detroit Tigers 5-4	Final	Detroit SportsNetNESN	BOS: Payton Tolle 5-6 · ERA 3.14 · 80 SO · WHIP 1.07 · 80.1 IP DET: Tyler Holton 1-4 · ERA 3.29 · 34 SO · WHIP 1.34 · 41.0 IP	Comerica Park	Details
Mon, May 4 6:40 PM ET	Toronto Blue Jays at Tampa Bay Rays 1-5	Final	Rays.TVSN1	TOR: Eric Lauer 4-5 · ERA 4.81 · 47 SO · WHIP 1.28 · 76.2 IP TB: Nick Martinez 7-2 · ERA 2.61 · 61 SO · WHIP 1.13 · 100.0 IP	Tropicana Field	Details
Mon, May 4 6:40 PM ET	Philadelphia Phillies at Miami Marlins 1-0	Final	Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & GarciaNBCSP	PHI: Aaron Nola 3-6 · ERA 5.87 · 94 SO · WHIP 1.46 · 92.0 IP MIA: Janson Junk 3-5 · ERA 4.80 · 43 SO · WHIP 1.30 · 60.0 IP	loanDepot park	Details
Mon, May 4 7:05 PM ET	Baltimore Orioles at New York Yankees 1-12	Final	MASNYES	BAL: Shane Baz 4-9 · ERA 4.21 · 90 SO · WHIP 1.37 · 107.0 IP NYY: Cam Schlittler 9-5 · ERA 2.01 · 131 SO · WHIP 0.93 · 112.0 IP	Yankee Stadium	Details
Mon, May 4 7:10 PM ET	Cincinnati Reds at Chicago Cubs 4-5	Final	Gray MediaMarquee Sports NetworkReds.TV	CIN: Chase Petty 1-1 · ERA 4.37 · 9 SO · WHIP 1.10 · 22.2 IP CHC: Edward Cabrera 5-4 · ERA 5.10 · 65 SO · WHIP 1.40 · 72.1 IP	Wrigley Field	Details
Mon, May 4 7:40 PM ET	Cleveland Guardians at Kansas City Royals 2-6	Final	Guardians.TV Presented by ProgressiveRoyals.TV	CLE: Tanner Bibee 2-9 · ERA 4.06 · 84 SO · WHIP 1.14 · 106.1 IP KC: Michael Wacha 5-6 · ERA 3.45 · 91 SO · WHIP 1.16 · 114.2 IP	Kauffman Stadium	Details
Mon, May 4 7:45 PM ET	Milwaukee Brewers at St. Louis Cardinals 3-6	Final	FS1Brewers.TV Presented by Potawatomi SportsbookCardinals.TV Presented by bet365	MIL: Chad Patrick 5-4 · ERA 3.44 · 59 SO · WHIP 1.20 · 70.2 IP STL: Kyle Leahy 7-4 · ERA 3.86 · 73 SO · WHIP 1.45 · 86.1 IP	Busch Stadium	Details
Mon, May 4 8:10 PM ET	Los Angeles Dodgers at Houston Astros 8-3	Final	Space City Home NetworkSpace City Home Network (Sp)SportsNet LA	LAD: Yoshinobu Yamamoto 9-5 · ERA 2.49 · 100 SO · WHIP 0.88 · 104.2 IP HOU: Steven Okert 2-1 · ERA 2.42 · 44 SO · WHIP 0.87 · 44.2 IP	Daikin Park	Details
Mon, May 4 9:38 PM ET	Chicago White Sox at Los Angeles Angels 6-0	Final	ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort CasinoChicago Sports NetworkKCOP 13	CWS: Davis Martin 9-4 · ERA 3.41 · 92 SO · WHIP 1.29 · 100.1 IP LAA: José Soriano 8-5 · ERA 3.40 · 115 SO · WHIP 1.28 · 106.0 IP	Angel Stadium	Details
Mon, May 4 9:40 PM ET	Atlanta Braves at Seattle Mariners 4-5	Final	BravesVisionMariners.TV	ATL: JR Ritchie 1-2 · ERA 4.53 · 41 SO · WHIP 1.42 · 43.2 IP SEA: Logan Gilbert 7-5 · ERA 3.19 · 114 SO · WHIP 0.95 · 107.1 IP	T-Mobile Park	Details
Mon, May 4 9:45 PM ET	San Diego Padres at San Francisco Giants 2-3	Final	NBCS BAPadres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health	SD: Randy Vásquez 6-6 · ERA 4.71 · 60 SO · WHIP 1.50 · 84.0 IP SF: Trevor McDonald 3-7 · ERA 5.46 · 50 SO · WHIP 1.38 · 59.1 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 Tanner Bibee and Michael Wacha. Probable starters can change before first pitch.

Where is the game being played?

The listed venue is Kauffman Stadium.

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

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

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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Official MLB Bobby Witt Jr., Jac Caglianone homer in Royals' win 00:03:59

Official MLB Condensed Game: CLE@KC - 5/4/26 00:11:47

Official MLB Royals bring home four runs in the 4th 00:01:12

Official MLB Jac Caglianone homers on his bobblehead night (4) 00:00:30

Official MLB Bobby Witt Jr.'s solo home run (3) 00:00:30

Official MLB David Fry's two-run home run (3) 00:00:31

Official MLB Michael Wacha delivers strong outing vs. Guardians 00:00:58

Official MLB Nick Loftin's two-run single 00:00:40

Official MLB Bobby Witt Jr.'s brilliant diving play 00:00:16

Official MLB Salvador Perez's RBI single 00:00:20