Isaac Collins, Michael Massey mash Royals to 5-3 win over Guardians
And a great start by Stephen Kolek, too
May 5, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals second baseman Michael Massey (19) gets doused with ice water from shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) after beating the Cleveland Guardians at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images | Peter Aiken-Imagn Images American League Central foes, pay close attention to the “objects in mirror may be closer than they appear” note in your rear view mirror.
After a less-than-stellar April, the Kansas City Royals have won all five of their games in May and are now half a game out of first place. Kansas City’s efficient 5-3 victory against the Guardians marks the second consecutive win against Cleveland and ensures a series split an minimum. The Royals got their first runs on the board extremely quickly.
Maikel Garcia led off with a walk and a sassy little bat toss, and Bobby Witt Jr. followed that up with a line drive double. Though Vinnie Pasquantino hit a harmless infield popup, Salvador Perez knocked a line drive to right field to score Garcia and Witt.
Royals lead, 2-0. Kansas City starting pitcher Stephen Kolek—throwing from the mound in place of Noah Cameron, who’s sidelined due to a back spasm—surely appreciated it. After that, Carter Jensen struck out (as did Jac Caglianone).
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