| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
Guardians (40-41) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 1 | |
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Royals (31-51) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 1 |
📦 Box score
|
Cleveland Guardians | @🦇 | R | H | 🥩 | BB | SO | 🦞 |
1  |
Steven Kwan LF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
2  |
Amed Rosario SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
3  |
José Ramírez 3B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
4  |
Franmil Reyes DH ⭐ | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
5  |
Andrés Giménez 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
6  |
Owen Miller 1B | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
7  |
Nolan Jones RF | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
7  |
Óscar Mercado RF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
8  |
Austin Hedges C | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
8  |
Josh Naylor PH | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
9  |
Myles Straw CF | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
|
Kansas City Royals | @🦇 | R | H | 🥩 | BB | SO | 🦞 |
1  |
Whit Merrifield 2B ⭐ | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2  |
Andrew Benintendi LF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
3  |
Bobby Witt Jr. SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4  |
MJ Melendez C | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
5  |
Hunter Dozier 1B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
6  |
Vinnie Pasquantino DH | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
7  |
Kyle Isbel RF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
8  |
Michael A. Taylor CF 🦇 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
9  |
Emmanuel Rivera 3B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
⭐ Home runs
| Batter | In. | Dist (ft.) | EV (MPH) | LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franmil Reyes |
7 | 377 | 102.6 | 33° |
| Whit Merrifield |
8 | 413 | 104.2 | 32° |
💡 Highlights
- VideoJones' first career hit, RBINolan Jones rips a double down the right-field line for his first Major League hit and RBI, giving the Guardians a 1-0 lead in the 2nd
- VideoAndrew Benintendi's RBI singleAndrew Benintendi singles to right to tie the game in the bottom of the 3rd, but Whit Merrifield is thrown out at home trying to score to end the inning
- VideoJones' family watches first hitNolan Jones' family watches and cheers as he records his first Major League hit and RBI
- VideoHunter Dozier's unassisted DPHunter Dozier grabs a line drive and steps on first to complete the unassisted double play in the top of the 6th inning
- VideoFranmil Reyes' two-run homerFranmil Reyes drives a ball into the right-field bullpen in the top of the 7th, giving the Guardians a 3-1 lead
- VideoJosé Ramírez's doubleJosé Ramírez hits a double just out of the reach of a diving Royals right fielder Kyle Isbel to setup Franmil Reyes' two-run homer
- VideoWhit Merrifield's game-tying HRWhit Merrifield hits a deep drive to left field for a two-run homer, tying the game at three in the bottom of the 8th
- VideoBrady Singer fans fiveBrady Singer gives the Royals a quality start, striking out five over seven solid innings on the hill
- VideoAaron Civale fans sixAaron Civale strikes out six over seven strong innings in the series opener with the Royals
- VideoMichael A. Taylor's walk-off singleMichael A. Taylor wins it for the Royals with an RBI single to right, scoring Edward Olivares and sealing a 4-3 victory in the 9th
- VideoMichael A. Taylor on walk-off hitMichael A. Taylor speaks postgame about driving in the winning run against the Guardians and avoids getting soaked
- VideoRoyals complete comeback winWhit Merrifield hit a game-tying two-run homer in the 8th and Michael A. Taylor hit a walk-off single to lift the Royals over the Guardians
- VideoVinnie Pasquantino's doubleVinnie Pasquantino sparks a 9th inning rally, drilling a double off the wall before Michael A. Taylor's walk-off single
- VideoCG: CLE@KC - 7/8/22Condensed Game: Whit Merrifield tied the game in the 8th and Michael A. Taylor hit a walk-off single as the Royals grab the win 4-3
- VideoTerry Francona on walk-off lossGuardians manager Terry Francona breaks down Aaron Civale's start and Nolan Jones' Major-League debut in the walk-off loss to the Royals
- VideoGuardians vs. Royals HighlightsWhit Merrifield tied the game in the 8th and Michael A. Taylor hit a walk-off single as the Royals grabbed a 4-3 win over the Guardians
- VideoMike Matheny on walk-off winRoyals manager Mike Matheny discusses Michael A. Taylor driving in the winning run and more in his team's 4-3 win over the Guardians