Kansas City Royals at Cleveland Guardians Game Summary
A quick matchup view with teams, score status, first pitch time and local-time conversion.
Linescore
Runs by inning with final runs, hits and errors.
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| CLE | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | - | 11 | 13 | 0 |
W: Parker Messick
L: Seth Lugo
Show inning-by-inning hits, errors and runners left on base
| Inning | KC R | H | E | Left On Base | CLE R | H | E | Left On Base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2nd | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3rd | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 4th | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 5th | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6th | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 7th | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 8th | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9th | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kansas City Royals vs Cleveland Guardians Game Highlights
Saved YouTube results followed by official MLB recaps, condensed games and key plays.
Official MLB Condensed Game: KC@CLE - 8/30/26 00:10:32
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB José Ramírez's two-run home run (11) 00:00:29
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Nathaniel Lowe's two-run home run (15) 00:00:30
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Salvador Perez's RBI single 00:00:13
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Chase DeLauter goes 4-for-4 in Guardians' 11-1 win 00:01:41
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Chase DeLauter's RBI double 00:00:17
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Jo Adell's RBI double 00:00:19
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Parker Messick's five strikeouts over six innings 00:01:07
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB José Ramírez's RBI single 00:00:15
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB Jo Adell's second RBI single 00:00:14
Watch on MLB.com →Official MLB José Ramírez's sacrifice fly 00:00:15
Watch on MLB.com →Game Info: Date, Time and Venue
DateAugust 30, 2026
Time1:40 PM ET
VenueProgressive Field
Game TypeRegular Season
SeriesRegular Season · Game 3 of 3
Day/Nightday
Attendance28,448
Game Duration2h 24m
First Pitch2026-08-30T18:10:00.000Z
Game Data RefreshedSep 3, 2026
Kansas City Royals vs Cleveland Guardians Probable Pitchers
KCSeth Lugo
Stats6-8 · ERA 5.03 · 118 SO · WHIP 1.42 · 154.0 IP
CLEParker Messick
Stats11-8 · ERA 2.46 · 161 SO · WHIP 1.02 · 161.0 IP
TV Channel and Streaming
Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive
TV · EN · home · Streaming
Royals.TV
TV · EN · away · Streaming
96.5 The Fan
FM · EN · away · Streaming
Guardians Radio Network
FM · EN · home
WMMS 100.7
FM · EN · home
Royals Radio Network
AM · EN · away
WARF 1350
AM · ES · home · Streaming
WTAM 1100
AM · EN · home · Streaming
Scoring Plays
Every run-scoring play in game order.
Top 1 · Single1-0
Salvador Perez singles on a fly ball to right fielder Chase DeLauter. Jac Caglianone scores.
Bottom 1 · Sac Fly1-1
José Ramírez out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Chase DeLauter scores.
Bottom 1 · Home Run1-3
Nathaniel Lowe homers (15) on a fly ball to left center field. Jo Adell scores.
Bottom 3 · Double1-5
Jo Adell doubles (22) on a line drive to left fielder John Rave. Steven Kwan scores. Chase DeLauter scores. José Ramírez to 3rd.
Bottom 3 · Sac Fly1-6
Nathaniel Lowe out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Kyle Isbel. José Ramírez scores.
Bottom 4 · Double1-7
Chase DeLauter doubles (24) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Jac Caglianone. Steven Kwan scores.
Bottom 4 · Home Run1-9
José Ramírez homers (11) on a fly ball to right center field. Chase DeLauter scores.
Bottom 6 · Single1-10
José Ramírez singles on a line drive to right fielder Jac Caglianone. Steven Kwan scores. Petey Halpin to 2nd.
Bottom 6 · Single1-11
Jo Adell singles on a line drive to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Petey Halpin scores. José Ramírez to 2nd.
Kansas City Royals Box Score
| Order | Batters | POS | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | Stolen Bases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carter Jensen#22 | C | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2 | Bobby Witt Jr.#7 | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Matthew Lugo#24 | LF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Jac Caglianone#14 | RF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 3 | Josh Rojas#40 | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Salvador Perez#13 | DH | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Vinnie Pasquantino#9 | 1B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 6 | Nick Loftin#12 | 3B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 7 | John Rave#16 | RF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 8 | Tyler Tolbert#2 | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 8 | Isaac Collins#1 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Kyle Isbel#28 | CF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Pitchers | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR | Pitches / Strikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Connor Thomas#50 | 2.1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 34 / 21 |
Jose Cuas#74 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 19 / 11 |
Luke Maile#18 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 / 5 |
Seth Lugo#67 | 3.2 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 93 / 60 |
Cleveland Guardians Box Score
| Order | Batters | POS | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | Stolen Bases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steven Kwan#38 | CF | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1 | David Fry#6 | LF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Chase DeLauter#24 | RF | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Petey Halpin#0 | CF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 3 | José Ramírez#11 | DH | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Jo Adell#7 | RF | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Nathaniel Lowe#46 | 1B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Travis Bazzana#37 | 2B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 7 | Angel Genao#17 | 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 8 | Austin Hedges#27 | C | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 9 | Brayan Rocchio#4 | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pitchers | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR | Pitches / Strikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cade Smith#36 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 20 / 11 |
Hunter Gaddis#33 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 / 6 |
Parker Messick#77 | 6.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 105 / 61 |
Tim Herrin#29 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 / 11 |
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More MLB Games on August 30, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sun, Aug 30
12:15 PM ET
|
Final |
Peacock/NBCSN
|
MIA: Janson Junk
6-8 · ERA 4.11 · 70 SO · WHIP 1.30 · 103.0 IP
WSH: Andrew Alvarez
2-6 · ERA 3.47 · 86 SO · WHIP 1.31 · 90.2 IP
|
Nationals Park |
||
|
Sun, Aug 30
1:35 PM ET
|
1-16
|
Final |
NESNYES
|
BOS: Ranger Suarez
5-4 · ERA 3.64 · 119 SO · WHIP 1.24 · 123.2 IP
NYY: Will Warren
9-6 · ERA 4.23 · 133 SO · WHIP 1.40 · 134.0 IP
|
Yankee Stadium |
|
|
Sun, Aug 30
1:35 PM ET
|
2-3
|
Final |
BravesVisionRockies.TV
|
COL: Mason Adams
0-0 · ERA 3.00 · 10 SO · WHIP 1.44 · 9.0 IP
ATL: Tyler Mahle
5-10 · ERA 4.25 · 121 SO · WHIP 1.29 · 125.0 IP
|
Truist Park |
|
|
Sun, Aug 30
1:37 PM ET
|
Final |
Mariners.TVSportsnetTVA Sports
|
SEA: Logan Gilbert
11-8 · ERA 3.42 · 166 SO · WHIP 1.04 · 160.1 IP
TOR: Max Scherzer
2-7 · ERA 6.16 · 46 SO · WHIP 1.39 · 57.0 IP
|
Rogers Centre |
||
|
Sun, Aug 30
1:40 PM ET
|
4-5
|
Final |
Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego HealthRays.TV
|
SD: Robbie Ray
11-7 · ERA 3.14 · 126 SO · WHIP 1.30 · 149.0 IP
TB: Drew Rasmussen
14-5 · ERA 2.95 · 149 SO · WHIP 0.93 · 146.1 IP
|
Tropicana Field |
|
|
Sun, Aug 30
1:40 PM ET
|
Final |
Detroit SportsNetSportsNet LA
|
LAD: Tyler Glasnow
4-0 · ERA 2.79 · 62 SO · WHIP 0.81 · 51.2 IP
DET: Framber Valdez
8-10 · ERA 4.36 · 116 SO · WHIP 1.40 · 150.2 IP
|
Comerica Park |
||
|
Sun, Aug 30
1:40 PM ET
|
Final |
Guardians.TV Presented by ProgressiveRoyals.TV
|
KC: Seth Lugo
6-8 · ERA 5.03 · 118 SO · WHIP 1.42 · 154.0 IP
CLE: Parker Messick
11-8 · ERA 2.46 · 161 SO · WHIP 1.02 · 161.0 IP
|
Progressive Field |
||
|
Sun, Aug 30
2:10 PM ET
|
1-5
|
Final |
Chicago Sports NetworkTwins.TV Presented by Progressive
|
CWS: Jordan Hicks
2-2 · ERA 4.54 · 52 SO · WHIP 1.61 · 41.2 IP
MIN: Zebby Matthews
9-8 · ERA 4.58 · 93 SO · WHIP 1.26 · 112.0 IP
|
Target Field |
|
|
Sun, Aug 30
2:10 PM ET
|
7-4
|
Final |
Brewers.TV Presented by Potawatomi SportsbookRangers Sports Network, presented by Progressive
|
TEX: Kumar Rocker
5-10 · ERA 4.44 · 124 SO · WHIP 1.43 · 129.2 IP
MIL: Dustin May
6-9 · ERA 4.69 · 122 SO · WHIP 1.32 · 128.2 IP
|
American Family Field |
|
|
Sun, Aug 30
2:15 PM ET
|
Final |
Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365SportsNet Pittsburgh
|
PIT: Braxton Ashcraft
14-5 · ERA 3.59 · 164 SO · WHIP 1.08 · 160.1 IP
STL: Matthew Liberatore
5-13 · ERA 5.41 · 141 SO · WHIP 1.47 · 134.2 IP
|
Busch Stadium |
||
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Sun, Aug 30
3:10 PM ET
|
6-3
|
Final |
NBC/Peacock
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HOU: Ethan Pecko
1-0 · ERA 6.23 · 9 SO · WHIP 1.54 · 13.0 IP
NYM: Zac Thornton
3-4 · ERA 2.93 · 45 SO · WHIP 1.16 · 61.1 IP
|
Citi Field |
|
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Sun, Aug 30
4:05 PM ET
|
8-5
|
Final |
MASNNBCSCA
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BAL: Chris Bassitt
6-4 · ERA 4.97 · 55 SO · WHIP 1.58 · 79.2 IP
ATH: Jeffrey Springs
3-13 · ERA 6.37 · 98 SO · WHIP 1.50 · 123.0 IP
|
Sutter Health Park |
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Sun, Aug 30
4:07 PM ET
|
Final |
ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort CasinoNBCSP
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PHI: Zack Wheeler
11-5 · ERA 3.31 · 154 SO · WHIP 1.09 · 130.1 IP
LAA: Yusei Kikuchi
0-5 · ERA 5.65 · 43 SO · WHIP 1.49 · 43.0 IP
|
Angel Stadium |
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Sun, Aug 30
7:20 PM ET
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7-5
|
Final |
NBC/Peacock
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CIN: Chase Burns
15-3 · ERA 2.79 · 171 SO · WHIP 1.16 · 145.1 IP
CHC: Shota Imanaga
8-10 · ERA 4.01 · 148 SO · WHIP 1.14 · 150.1 IP
|
Wrigley Field |
Kansas City Royals at Cleveland Guardians FAQ
Common questions for this MLB matchup.
What time is Kansas City Royals at Cleveland Guardians?
The listed start time is 1:40 PM ET. Times are shown in Eastern Time.
What channel is Kansas City Royals at Cleveland Guardians 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 Seth Lugo and Parker Messick. Probable starters can change before first pitch.
Where is the game being played?
The listed venue is Progressive Field.