Sep 06, 2022

⚾ Guardians win over Royals Monday

Posted Sep 06, 2022 10:21 AM

KANSAS CITY (AP) — Óscar González hit a two-run double in the 10th inning and the Cleveland Guardians snapped a five-game losing streak, beating the Kansas City Royals 6-5 on Monday night to regain sole possession of the AL Central lead.

Cleveland moved a game ahead of Minnesota, which lost 5-2 to the New York Yankees. The third-place Chicago White Sox are one game behind the Twins.

Josh Naylor homered for the Guardians, and Andrés Giménez scored twice.

Cleveland starter Triston McKenzie acknowledged the victory was a relief for the Guardians.

Drew Waters hit his first major league home run for Kansas City.