Wacha reaches 200 innings but gives up a bunch of runs; Royals lose again

The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Kansas City Royals 11-5, clinching the 2026 AL Central Division title. Kansas City initially took a 3-0 lead in the first inning against Tanner Bibee, with runs scored by Carter Jensen, Bobby Witt Jr., and Jac Caglianone. However, an error in the second inning contributed to a four-run rally by Cleveland, helping them overturn the deficit and secure the victory.

Royals starting pitcher Michael Wacha reached the 200-inning milestone on the season despite surrendering multiple runs, including home runs to Patrick Bailey and Chase DeLauter. Manager Matt Quatraro removed Wacha in the seventh inning after recording an out. Bailey and Brayan Rocchio each homered twice for Cleveland during the contest.