After losing in extra innings in the first game on Saturday to the Royals, Steven Kwan's home run gave the Guardians the win in the second game.

Steven Kwan hit a two-run home run, Tanner Bibee struck out eight in five innings, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Kansas City Royals 6-4 to earn a doubleheader split.

When the Kansas City Royals host the Cleveland Guardians in the rubber match of a three-game series on Sunday afternoon, both teams will have plenty on their minds.

Brayan Rocchio opened the inning with a double. Austin Hedges moved him to third with a bunt and Kwan unloaded on a 2-2 curveball for his ninth homer of the season and a 6-2 lead. The homer was the longest of Kwan’s career and his third in the last three games. It must mean his strained right wrist is starting to feel better.

The Royals chipped into the Guardians' lead behind home runs from Freddy Fermin and Bobby Witt Jr. Fermin's came in the second inning, when he belted an 87 mph cutter into the Guardians' bullpen for his third home run of the season.

Steven Kwan continued his power surge with his third home run in his last three games to help the visiting Cleveland Guardians beat the Kansas City Royals 6-4 in the nightcap to earn a doubleheader split on Saturday.

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Royals rookie right fielder Jac Caglianone exited the game in the third inning with left-hamstring tightness after his first at-bat of the afternoon. The Royals inserted MJ Melendez into the game as his replacement and John Rave moved from left field to right.