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Kansas City Royals vs Cleveland Guardians Recap - Royals Over Guardians 5-3

Kansas City grabbed a 5-3 win over Cleveland on Monday, as Ryan Yarbrough was credited with a win at Progressive Field.

Bettors who backed the Royals were rewarded as +180 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 9.

Kansas City got 1 innings from Carlos Hernandez, who gave up 0 earned runs on 0 hits, while striking out 0. Ryan Yarbrough earned the victory, while the Royals got 2 RBIs from Edward Olivares in the win.

Cleveland's starting pitcher Daniel Norris worked 2 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 2 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Amed Rosario in a losing cause.

Cleveland enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 10-7 advantage in hits.

The game was closed out by Scott Barlow who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 2 hits, 0 walks and fanned 0 batters to earn the save.