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Aug 28, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Kansas City Royals second baseman Michael Massey (19) forces out Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) during the first inning at Progressive Field.
CLEVELAND — On the 50th anniversary of 10-cent beer night, the Guardians of 2024 welcomed the division rival Kansas City Royals to Progressive Field Tuesday night and earned an 8-5 win.
The Kansas City Royals are headed to New York. Bobby Witt Jr. legged out another go-ahead single, and the Royals bullpen locked it down in a 2-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles .
After Monday's doubleheader loss to Kansas City, the Guardians have watched their lead in the American League Central dwindle to one game over the Royals (and 2.5 games over the Minnesota Twins).
Lugo picked up his MLB-leading 11th victory of the year. And his 2.17 ERA leads the major leagues. The Guardians fell to 52-30. KC has won four of six head-to-head matchups against them this season.
The Royals looked to improve on their 2008 record of 75–87 and sought their first playoff appearance since 1985, as manager Trey Hillman returned for his second season with Kansas City. The Royals' payroll for the 2009 season was $70.5 million, approximately 25 percent higher than their 2008 payroll (and 21st in the major leagues). [3] [4] [5]
June 2, 1994: Matt Treanor was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 4th round of the 1994 amateur draft. Player signed June 4, 1994. [8] July 18, 1994: Mike Jeffcoat was signed as a free agent with the Kansas City Royals. [9] August 5, 1994: Mike Jeffcoat was released by the Kansas City Royals. [9]
Royals fans celebrate at the Kansas City Power & Light District as the Royals defeated the Baltimore Orioles, 2-1, to win the Wild Card series in Balitmore on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.