Guardians, Royals Split Doubleheader with Kwan Homer

The Cleveland Guardians split a doubleheader against the Kansas City Royals, winning the second game 6-4 after losing the first 5-3 in 10 innings. Steven Kwan was key for Cleveland, hitting a two-run home run that extended the Guardians' power surge, marking his third homer in three games and sparking the win. Tanner Bibee pitched five innings with eight strikeouts for his third consecutive win, while Emmanuel Clase secured his 24th save of the season. Kansas City’s Bobby Witt Jr. and Freddy Fermin each hit two-run homers, but the Royals were limited to one hit in the final four innings of the nightcap. The Guardians currently sit at .500, three games behind Boston for the AL Wild Card spot, with only four games left before the trade deadline, leaving their postseason path uncertain. Cleveland has shown recent strong form, winning 11 of 13 games in July, and will look to continue this momentum in the series finale.