Guardians @ Royals · Mar 9, 2026 — MLB Central

Final Mon, Mar 9, 2026

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2 Kansas City Royals Royals

Away starter

Parker Messick

Home starter

Ryan Bergert

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Game StoriesWho grabs Guards' final bullpen spots if Gaddis can't make Opening Day?4 clips

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Who grabs Guards' final bullpen spots if Gaddis can't make Opening Day?

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- The Guardians bolstered their bullpen depth this offseason understanding they would need a flurry of arms to help them get through the season. With a little more than two weeks until Opening Day, that plan could prove perceptive early. Stout setup man Hunter Gaddis has been working

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Steven Kwan's two-run homer00:00:30

Steven Kwan belts a home run to right field scoring the first runs for Cleveland at the top of the 3rd inning

Rhys Hoskins' RBI double00:00:27

Rhys Hoskins belts a double to left-center field bringing in a run for Cleveland

Ryan Bergert discusses his pitching vs. Guardians00:00:42

Ryan Bergert discusses his time on the mound against the Guardians

Wrap

Guardians @ Royals · 6–2

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