Guardians, Kansas City Royals lineups for Apr. 6, 2026
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Carter Jensen and Jonathan India homered, Michael Wacha allowed one run in seven innings and the Kansas City Royals defeated the Cleveland Guardians 4-2.
The rare twin killing in the bottom of the fourth inning played a key role in the Royals' 4-2 victory over the Cleveland Guardians. Starter Michael Wacha completed seven innings on 102 pitches — an outcome certainly boosted when he got two outs on a game of infield hot potato.
The Kansas City Royals have a week left in spring training. And there are decisions to make. The Royals have six games left in Surprise, Arizona. Cactus League play concludes Saturday and the club will head to Arlington, Texas, for a two-game exhibition series with the Texas Rangers. Then, the club must set its 26-man active roster.
Royals catcher Carter Jensen has woken up from his early season alarm clock blunder, hitting home runs in back-to-back games.
On Tuesday, April 7, Williams received the start for the Guardians against the Royals in frigid, 33-degree weather that actually felt like 25 degrees. It certainly wasn't favorable conditions, but the 26-year-old continued his strong start to 2026.
Regarding the weather, he wanted to get a true feel for it. So he walked barefoot on the field before game time, looking for an accurate read on what he’d be dealing with as he sought to break some bats and induce weak contact from Cleveland’s lineup.
Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. reflects on making his major league debut four years ago as the team is in the midst of a series against the Guardians.