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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.

The Cleveland Guardians saw shortstop Gabriel Arias flash some leather to get Kansas City Royals All-Star Bobby Witt Jr. out at first.

Cleveland is 52-52 overall and 27-27 in road games. The Guardians have a 27-10 record in games when they did not give up a home run. The teams meet Sunday for the ninth time this season. The Guardians lead the season series 5-3.

Friday: The Guardians open a three-game series against the Royals at Kauffman Stadium. It will be RHP Gavin Williams (6-4, 3.54) vs. RHP Michael Wacha (4-9. 3.62) at 8:10 p.m. Apple TV+, WTAM 1100, WMMS 100.7 FM and the Guardians radio network will carry the game.

The Kansas City Royals lost one of their starting outfielders to injury against the Cleveland Guardians in a crucial AL Central matchup.