Cleveland Guardians Edge Royals 7-4 in Season Opener

Kyle Manzardo delivered a standout performance on Opening Day, leading the Cleveland Guardians to a 7-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals in 10 innings. He recorded a triple, a two-run home run, and a two-run double, tying the franchise record for most RBIs on opening day with four, joining legends Tris Speaker and Leon Wagner. The Guardians initially fell behind 3-0 after a three-run homer by Vinnie Pasquantino but rallied back, with Manzardo contributing significantly to the comeback. In the 10th inning, Steven Kwan's double broke the tie, setting the stage for Manzardo's decisive double that secured the win. Emmanuel Clase earned the victory for the Guardians, despite a blown save in the ninth. The Royals, who suffered their third straight opening day loss, were unable to capitalize on their early lead.