The American League Central Division race has tightened in recent weeks and it could be radically reshaped this week as the Royals take on the Guardians for four games head-to-head, with the Royals trailing by three games in the standings.
Kansas City Royals (72-58) vs. Cleveland Guardians (75-55) at Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH
Royals: 4.85 runs scored/game (8th in MLB), 4.11 runs allowed/game (8th)
Guardians: 4.56 runs scored/game (13th), 3.97 runs allowed/game (4th)
The race has tightened because the Guardians have been in a slide, dropping six of their last nine games.