Guardians series preview: Can we ever beat these guys?
The Royals have a tough history with Cleveland.
Jul 27, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) hits a single against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images | Denny Medley-Imagn Images When I was a kid, Cleveland’s baseball team was a joke—you may have seen them comedically portrayed in the movie Major League . But they quickly became a juggernaut in the 1990s, and since then have been consistent winners, although they still lack a championship in the last seven decades.
They were placed in the same division as the Royals in the 1990s and have been a tough team to beat ever since. The Royals have won the season series against the Guardians just six times (2000, 2002, 2003, 2012, 2015, and 2024) in full seasons since both teams joined the Central Division in 1994. Cleveland Guardians (18-17) vs.
Kansas City Royals (15-19) at Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO Guardians: 4. 17 runs scored/game (22nd in MLB), 4. 26 runs allowed/game (12th) Royals: 4.
12 runs scored/game (24th), 4. 62 runs allowed/game (18th) This year’s Guardians team features two promising rookies. Chase DeLauter made the team out of spring training and leads all American League rookies in wRC+ at 162.