Guardians Shut Out Royals 7-0, Arias Hits 3-Run Homer

In a dominant performance, the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Kansas City Royals 7-0, extending their winning streak to four games. Gabriel Arias led the charge with three hits, including a pivotal three-run homer off Royals pitcher Kris Bubic, who allowed his first earned runs of the season. Angel Martínez also contributed significantly with three hits and a sacrifice fly in a four-run eighth inning, while five Guardians pitchers combined to secure the shutout. Cleveland's pitching staff has shown marked improvement, with a 1.42 ERA over their last five games compared to a 7.05 ERA in their first eight. The Guardians have now improved their record against the Royals to 3-1 this season. Kansas City struggled offensively, managing only five hits throughout the contest.