Cleveland Guardians Aim for Series Win Against Kansas City Royals Today

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Cleveland Guardians look to build on their recent victory over the Kansas City Royals today, Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium. The game, set to begin at 4:10 p.m. Eastern (3:10 p.m. Central), is available for streaming on CleGuardians.TV and FanDuel Sports Kansas City.

In a thrilling Opening Day match on Thursday, the Guardians edged the Royals 7-4 in ten innings, showcasing their offensive strength with critical performances from players like Steven Kwan and Brayan Rocchio.

“We were able to keep our composure and capitalize when it mattered,” said Guardians manager Terry Francona after the game. Kwan delivered a clutch two-RBI double in the tenth that broke the tie and shifted momentum towards Cleveland. He finished the game with an impressive 2-for-4, contributing to the team’s early success this season.

The Guardians (1-0), who made a deep playoff run last year with 42 comeback wins, are aiming to continue that success. José Ramírez, a key player for the team, made headlines on Opening Day by tying the franchise record for RBIs with four. His aggressive play at the plate serves as a reassuring sign for Cleveland after the offseason trade of All-Star slugger Josh Naylor.

Cleveland’s pitching staff also had its issues, as starter Ben Lively allowed four hits and three runs over five innings. However, the bullpen, including Emmanuel Clase, who secured the win despite allowing a sac fly, and Paul Sewald, who earned a save, held the Royals scoreless in the final frames.

On the other hand, the Royals (0-1) started strong with Vinnie Pasquantino hitting a three-run homer in the third inning, but could not sustain their lead. “We had our chances, but careless baserunning cost us,” said Royals manager Matt Quatraro. Kansas City fell silent after scoring three runs in the third, only managing to tie in the ninth on a sac fly by Micheal Massey.

Bobby Witt Jr., an All-Star shortstop, had a challenging game with only one hit and three strikeouts. Witt, who had a .332 batting average last season, is expected to bounce back as the season progresses.

For today’s game, Guardians’ right-hander Gavin Williams (0-0) will face Royals’ Seth Lugo (0-0). Williams is looking to improve from last year’s campaign where he posted a 4.86 ERA, while Lugo aims to continue his momentum after finishing the 2024 season strong with a 3.00 ERA over 33 games.

The game is set against a backdrop of renewed excitement within the AL Central, where multiple teams are vying for playoff spots as the season unfolds. Kansas City, aiming to recover from a tough loss, will look to leverage their home field advantage in an effort to even the series.

Viewers can check the CleGuardians.TV for local broadcasting details. This matchup highlights the continued rivalry between the Guardians and Royals, a clash that promises competitive baseball and thrilling plays.