Guardians Swing Past Royals in Surprise Stadium Comeback
In a closely contested preseason game at Surprise Stadium, the Cleveland Guardians managed to secure a 7-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals. This win adjusts the Guardians' record to 9-12, while the Royals now stand at 13-9. The game, which lasted just over three hours, saw a total of 7461 fans in attendance.
Guardians' Offensive Highlights
The Guardians showcased their offensive capabilities by accumulating 13 hits throughout the game. Key performances included José RamÃrez and Kyle Manzardo, who both made significant contributions to their team's success. RamÃrez demonstrated his power by hitting a home run and maintaining an impressive batting average of .500 for this game. His on-base plus slugging (OPS) stood at an exceptional 1.75, highlighting his effectiveness at the plate.
Kyle Manzardo also left his mark with a home run and two runs batted in (RBIs), despite having a lower batting average of .200. His OPS reached 1.0, indicating his potential for impactful plays despite limited opportunities.
Steven Kwan was another standout player for the Guardians, achieving an impressive batting average of .750 and an on-base percentage (OBP) of .75 over four at-bats.
Pitching Performance
On the pitching side, Triston McKenzie started for the Guardians but faced challenges as reflected in his earned run average (ERA) of 7.714 across nearly five innings pitched. Despite these struggles, Emmanuel Clase delivered from the bullpen with no earned runs allowed and striking out nine batters per nine innings pitched to earn himself a win.
The Royals put up a strong fight with their hitters managing nine hits against Guardian pitchers but ultimately fell short as they couldn't match Cleveland's late-game surge.
Looking Ahead
The Cleveland Guardians will next face off against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Fields of Phoenix in Phoenix on March 16th at 4:10 PM EDT. Fans can catch all the action live on FDSWI network as both teams aim to fine-tune their rosters ahead of Opening Day.
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