The Kansas City Royals hold the primary postseason tiebreaker over the Cleveland Guardians.
This movement came on Tuesday night as the Royals convincigly took down the Guardians, 6-1, as Kansas City's offense exploaded late and Cleveland's never got it going.
However, this game, even at the end of August, could have major playoff implications come October. Kansas City's win over the Guardians on Tuesday clinches a season series victory over Cleveland, which is the primary tiebreaker between two teams in the event they finish with identical records. The tiebreaker, which is now in the hands of the Royals, could decide whether the Guardians have home-field advantage in the playoffs, what their seed is, or whether they make it to the postseason at all.
Aug 26, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Andres Gimenez leaps for the throw as Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. steals second during the first inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports / Ken Blaze-USA TODAY SportsCleveland first saw the Royals at the beginning of June when the two teams split a two-game set, with one game postponed due to weather.
One of the Guardians' biggest flaws this season has been how they've played against their own division. Now, that could hurt them and their chances of returning to the postseason this October.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Stephen Vogt Reacts To Cleveland Guardians' Doubleheader Loss To Kansas City RoyalsStephen Vogt says the Cleveland Guardians had a 'tough day' as they lost two straight to the Kansas City Royals.
Read more »
Three Observations From Guardians Doubleheader Loss To RoyalsThe Cleveland Guardians drop both games of their doubleheader with the Kansas City Royals.
Read more »
Three Observations From Guardians Loss To Royals, 6-1The Kansas City Royals are tied at the top of the American League Central after a win over the Cleveland Guardians.
Read more »
Guardians fit to be atop AL Central after losing third straight to Royals, 6-1The last 15 Cleveland batters were retired in order by Kansas City pitchers. The Royals are 7-2 against the Guards this year.
Read more »
Cleveland Guardians, Kansas City Royals starting lineups for Aug. 27, 2024: Game No. 133Gavin Williams and the Guardians take on the Royals at Progressive Field.
Read more »
Royals RHP Michael Lorenzen leaves in second inning against Guardians with apparent leg injuryKansas City Royals starter Mchael Lorenzen had to leave Tuesday night’s game against AL Central-leading Cleveland in the second inning after appearing to hurt himself while covering first base. With two runners on, Lorenzen got Guardians rookie Daniel Schneemann to hit a grounder to first.
Read more »