Royals Win 5-3 Walk-Off in 10th vs Guardians in Doubleheader

In the first game of a split doubleheader on July 26, 2025, the Kansas City Royals defeated the Cleveland Guardians 5-3 in 10 innings at Kauffman Stadium. Jonathan India hit a three-run walk-off homer against Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase, securing the Royals' victory after Cleveland had briefly taken the lead in the top of the 10th. Maikel Garcia contributed a two-run home run earlier in the game, and the Royals' Michael Wacha pitched effectively for over five innings, allowing one run and striking out five. Despite solid performances from Bo Naylor, who drove in two runs for the Guardians, Cleveland struggled with runners in scoring position, going 3-for-14 and leaving 10 runners on base. The pitching matchup featured Royals' Michael Wacha and Guardians' Gavin Williams, both having solid seasons with ERAs of 3.62 and 3.54 respectively, but the Royals capitalized on key offensive moments, including India’s decisive homer. This game marked the first divisional matchup since early June and showcased both teams' competitiveness in the AL Central.