Cleveland Guardians at Kansas City Royals
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Jonathan India hit a three-run walk-off homer in the 10th inning against Cleveland closer Emmanuel Clase and the Kansas City Royals beat the visiting Guardians 5-3 in the first game of a split doubleheader on Saturday.
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.
The Cleveland Guardians saw shortstop Gabriel Arias flash some leather to get Kansas City Royals All-Star Bobby Witt Jr. out at first.
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The Kansas City Royals' series opener against the visiting Cleveland Guardians was postponed Friday due to inclement weather.
Kansas City trails 3-2 in the 10th before a three-run homer seals a dramatic 5-3 comeback win over the Guardians.