Tough Loss Against the Royals
Well, Guardians fans, it was a tough night at the park as we suffered a 4-2 loss against the Kansas City Royals. The game started off in our favor, but we just couldn't keep the momentum going.Early Hope with a Second-Inning Push
The second inning started off well with Jhonkensy Noel getting on base with a single. Things looked promising when Daniel Schneemann stepped up with a double to left field, bringing Noel home. An error by the Royals allowed Schneemann to score, putting us at an early 2-0 lead.
It was the spark we needed, but unfortunately, it didn't last long enough.Royals Turn It Around
In the fourth inning, the Royals' Salvador Perez hit a two-run homer, leveling the score.
Then in the fifth, Maikel Garcia managed a double that drove in two more runs, giving Kansas City a lead they wouldn't relinquish.Guardians Struggle at the Plate
Our bats were quieter than we'd like. While Carlos Santana and Steven Kwan had hits, the Royals' pitching was just too dominant. We saw a series of strikeouts that really placed us at a disadvantage. Despite a valiant ninth-inning attempt to rally, the Royals held on, denying us any late-game heroics.
It was a battle of ups and downs, and while this game didn't go our way, there's always another chance to come back strong. Let's keep cheering loud for our Guardians!
Scoreboard for Royals @ Guardians (April 13th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 1 |