Guardians Clinch Season Series with 2-0 Win over Royals

The Cleveland Guardians secured a 2-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals, marking their fifth consecutive win. Joey Cantillo delivered a career-best performance, pitching over eight innings with five strikeouts and no walks, while Cade Smith earned his 12th save. José Ramírez contributed significantly with three hits, including a solo home run early in the game and a double that helped drive in a run, nearly hitting for the cycle. Royals' rookie Noah Cameron pitched seven strong innings with eight strikeouts but allowed two runs. The Guardians' win improves their standing close to the final wild-card spot, and they clinched the season series and head-to-head tiebreaker over the Royals. Key Royals players Bobby Witt Jr. and Jonathan India recently returned from absences, but the team has yet to announce its next starter for the ongoing series.