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Jose Ramirez and the Cleveland Guardians take the field against Maikel Garcia and the Kansas City Royals on Monday at 6:40 p.m. ET, in the first of a four-game series at Progressive Field.
Here is everything you need to know to watch the Guardians vs. Royals matchup.
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Guardians vs. Royals Game Information & How to Watch
- When: Monday, September 8, 2025 at 6:40 p.m. ET
- Where: Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio
- TV: Watch on CLEG, FDSKC
- Box Score: Fox Sports
Guardians vs. Royals Prediction
- Score Prediction: Guardians 5, Royals 4
- Total Prediction: Over 8 runs
- Win Probabilities: Guardians 52%, Royals 48%
Guardians vs. Royals Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/27/2025 | Royals | -1.5 | 8.5 | -136 | +116 | 4-1 KC |
| 7/26/2025 | Royals | -1.5 | 8 | -139 | +117 | 6-4 CLE |
| 7/26/2025 | Royals | -1.5 | 9 | -115 | -105 | 5-3 KC |
| 4/13/2025 | Royals | -1.5 | 7 | -139 | +118 | 4-2 KC |
| 4/12/2025 | Guardians | -1.5 | 8 | -134 | +114 | 6-3 CLE |
| 4/11/2025 | Guardians | -1.5 | 6.5 | -126 | +107 | 7-0 CLE |
| 3/30/2025 | Royals | -1.5 | 7 | -115 | -104 | 6-2 CLE |
| 3/29/2025 | Royals | -1.5 | 8.5 | -117 | -102 | 4-3 KC |
| 3/27/2025 | Royals | -1.5 | 8.5 | -174 | +146 | 7-4 CLE |
| 9/4/2024 | Royals | -1.5 | 8.5 | -132 | +112 | 4-1 KC |
Guardians Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 6-4 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.4 |
| HR | 13 |
| ERA | 3.72 |
| K/9 | 8.1 |
Guardians Player Insights
- Ramirez is the bat to watch in the Guardians lineup, leading the team in batting average (.283), home runs (27), and RBI (74).
- Including all MLB hitters, Ramirez ranks 21st in batting average, 27th in on-base percentage, and 18th in slugging.
- Ramirez has collected a hit in four straight games. During his last five outings he is batting .368 with two doubles, a triple, a home run, a walk and six RBIs.
- Steven Kwan has 25 doubles, a triple, 10 home runs and 48 walks while batting .275.
- Including all major league hitters, Kwan is 184th in homers and 165th in RBI.
- Kwan carries a three-game streak with at least one hit into this matchup. During his last five outings he is hitting .381 with a double, three walks and four RBIs.
- Kyle Manzardo is batting .234 with 14 doubles, two triples, 25 home runs and 44 walks.
- Angel Martinez is batting .228 with 21 doubles, a triple, 10 home runs and 17 walks.
Guardians Recent & Upcoming Games
Royals Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 5-5 |
| Runs Per Game | 4 |
| HR | 12 |
| ERA | 3.10 |
| K/9 | 8.2 |
Royals Player Insights
- Bobby Witt Jr. paces the Royals with a team-high batting average of .294.
- Witt’s home run total places him 59th in the big leagues, and he is 38th in RBI.
- Garcia’s .294 batting average leads his team.
- Garcia ranks 105th in home runs and 70th in RBI among all hitters in the majors.
- Vinnie Pasquantino has been solid source of run production for the Royals with 29 long balls and 99 runs batted in.
- Salvador Perez is batting .238 with 33 doubles, 25 home runs and 23 walks.
Royals Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 3 | Angels | L 4-3 | Ryan Bergert vs Caden Dana |
| Sept. 4 | Angels | W 4-3 | Noah Cameron vs Kyle Hendricks |
| Sept. 5 | Twins | W 2-1 | Michael Wacha vs Pablo Lopez |
| Sept. 6 | Twins | W 11-2 | Stephen Kolek vs Joe Ryan |
| Sept. 7 | Twins | L 5-1 | Michael Lorenzen vs Bailey Ober |
| Sept. 8 | @ Guardians | – | Ryan Bergert vs Slade Cecconi |
| Sept. 9 | @ Guardians | – | Noah Cameron vs Logan Allen |
| Sept. 10 | @ Guardians | – | Michael Wacha vs Gavin Williams |
| Sept. 11 | @ Guardians | – | Stephen Kolek vs Tanner Bibee |
| Sept. 12 | @ Phillies | – | Michael Lorenzen vs Walker Buehler |
| Sept. 13 | @ Phillies | – | Ryan Bergert vs Taijuan Walker |
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