US EditionC.J. Kayfus' Homer in 8th Inning Propels Cleveland Guardians to 3-2 Victory over Kansas City Royals
Rookie C.J. Kayfus' third homer of the season secures a 3-2 win as the Guardians close to within three games of the AL wild-card spot, officials said.
- On Thursday night, the Cleveland Guardians rallied for a 3-2 victory at Progressive Field as rookie C.J. Kayfus hit a two-run homer in the eighth to overturn Kansas City's early 2-0 lead from Vinnie Pasquantino's first-inning homer.
- Both teams entered the game under playoff pressure as the regular season winds down, with the Cleveland Guardians winning six of seven and taking three of four in the AL Central series, heightening urgency for these matchups.
- Guardians starter Gavin Williams pitched six innings, allowing two runs with six strikeouts, while Matt Festa and Cade Smith secured the final innings for the win and save.
- The victory strengthened the Guardians' playoff push in the AL Central race and moved Cleveland within three games of the idle Seattle Mariners for the final AL wild-card spot, while Kansas City Royals slipped to third place.
- Next, Cleveland hosts the Chicago White Sox with Tanner Bibee, RHP, starting Friday, while the Guardians trail Seattle Mariners by three games with 15 games remaining.
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The Morning JournalC.J. Kayfus’ homer in eighth inning propels Guardians to 3-2 victory over Royals
Rookie C.J. Kayfus hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning as the Cleveland Guardians rallied for a 3-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Sept. 11. Cleveland (75-71) has won six of seven and took three of four in the series against its AL Central rival as it tries to stay in contention for the final AL wild card spot. The Guardians trail Seattle by three games with 15 games remaining. Kansas City’s Vinnie Pasquantino became the fourth left…
C.J. Kayfus’ 8th-inning blast seals Guardians’ series win over Royals
Rookie C.J. Kayfus belted a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth inning, lifting the Cleveland Guardians to a 3-2 victory over the visiting Kansas City Royals on Thursday night. The Guardians (75-71) moved within three games of the idle Seattle Mariners for the third and final American League wild-card spot. Kansas City (74-73) is 4 1/2 games behind after dropping three of four in the series. Matt Festa (4-3) pitched a scoreless eighth inning f…
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C.J. Kayfus' homer in 8th inning propels Guardians to 3-2 victory over Royals
Rookie C.J. Kayfus hit a two-run homer to center in the eighth inning as the Cleveland Guardians rallied for a 3-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals.
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