After losing in extra innings in the first game on Saturday to the Royals, Steven Kwan's home run gave the Guardians the win in the second game.

The Royals chipped into the Guardians' lead behind home runs from Freddy Fermin and Bobby Witt Jr. Fermin's came in the second inning, when he belted an 87 mph cutter into the Guardians' bullpen for his third home run of the season.

In the bottom of the inning, the Royals wasted a leadoff walk from Maikel Garcia followed by a Salvador Perez single. Jac Caglianone grounded into a double play and then exited the game with left hamstring tightness.

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Royals rookie right fielder Jac Caglianone exited the game in the third inning with left-hamstring tightness after his first at-bat of the afternoon. The Royals inserted MJ Melendez into the game as his replacement and John Rave moved from left field to right.

When the Kansas City Royals host the Cleveland Guardians in the rubber match of a three-game series on Sunday afternoon, both teams will have plenty on their minds.

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