Guardians rally for three runs in the 10th to beat Royals, 7-4, in season opener

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Cleveland Guardians vs. Kansas City Royals, March 27, 2025

KANSAS CITY — The Guardians needed extra innings to win the season opener against the Royals at Kauffman Stadium.

After closer Emmanuel Clase turned a 4-3 lead in the ninth into a 4-4 tie, Steven Kwan and Kyle Manzardo came through with big hits in the 10th for a 7-4 win in front of a sellout crowd.

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