The Cleveland Guardians face the Kansas City Royals on Monday, September 8, at Progressive Field. First pitch is set for 6:40 p.m. ET. The Guardians enter with a three-game win streak. They sit at 72–70, third in the AL Central. The Royals are 73–70 and hold second place in the division.
Slade Cecconi (5–6, 4.78 ERA) will start for Cleveland. Ryan Bergert (2–1, 2.61 ERA) takes the mound for Kansas City. Both clubs are fighting to stay alive in the playoff race.
Royals vs. Guardians: Where and How to Watch
Fans can catch the game live on regional sports networks. The broadcast will be on CLEG for Guardians viewers and FDSKC for Royals coverage. Streaming is available on Fubo for those who prefer to watch online. Tickets are also being sold through StubHub for fans attending in person.
BetMGM lists the game as a near pick’em. The Guardians are slight favorites at -110 on the moneyline. The Royals are also listed at -110. The run total is set at 7.5. The over is -120 and the under is +100.
Key Player Updates and Injury Reports
According to AP and other outlets, the Guardians will miss several key players. Lane Thomas is on the 10-day IL with a foot issue. Ben Lively and John Means are out for the year with arm injuries. Will Brennan and Sam Hentges are also sidelined.
The Royals have their own problems. Jonathan India and Hunter Harvey are on short-term IL stints. Bailey Falter and Seth Lugo are dealing with arm and back injuries. Alec Marsh, James McArthur, and Cole Ragans are out for the year. Star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. is day-to-day with a back concern.
Stats That Matter for Royals vs. Guardians
Cleveland’s lineup is led by José Ramírez. He has 27 home runs and 74 RBIs. He is hitting .283 with an OPS over .850. He has also stolen 37 bases. Steven Kwan adds speed and contact with 19 steals and a .275 batting average.
For Kansas City, Bobby Witt Jr. is the clear star. He has 21 home runs, 77 RBIs, and 34 steals. His .855 OPS ranks among the top in MLB. Maikel Garcia has also been a steady force with a .294 average and 16 home runs.
The Guardians and Royals are battling for division position. This matchup is important for the playoff chase. Fans can watch on TV or stream the game live to follow every pitch.
FYI (keeping you in the loop)-
Q1: What channel is Royals vs. Guardians on?
The game airs on CLEG in Cleveland and FDSKC in Kansas City. Streaming is also available on Fubo.
Q2: What time does the Royals vs. Guardians game start?
First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET on Monday, September 8.
Q3: Who are the starting pitchers for Royals vs. Guardians?
Slade Cecconi starts for Cleveland. Ryan Bergert takes the mound for Kansas City.
Q4: What are the betting odds for the game?
Both teams are listed at -110 on the moneyline. The total runs line is set at 7.5.
Q5: Which key players are injured?
The Guardians are missing Lane Thomas, Ben Lively, and others. The Royals could be without Bobby Witt Jr. due to a back issue.
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