At one point, Kansas City hadn’t beat Cleveland in over four months, losing 12 straight games to the future Guardians.
The Royals broke that streak last week and had won four of five against Cleveland coming into tonight, but finished the season series with a whimper, falling 6-1. Kansas City’s offense left a small army on the bases, stranding 22 runners on the night.
Cleveland avoids the sweep and takes the season series 14-5.
Angel Zerpa started his Royals career with a bang, striking out three of the first six hitters he faced, retiring all six.