Guardians Spoil Another Series for the Royals

Q: What was the final score of the Guardians vs Royals game on May 3, 2026?

The final score of the game has not been provided in the excerpt.

Q: How many games do the Guardians need to win to clinch the season series against the Royals?

The Guardians need to win three more games to clinch the season series against the Royals.

Q: Who was the starting pitcher for the Royals in the game against the Guardians?

Seth Lugo was the starting pitcher for the Royals in the game against the Guardians.

Q: What improvements did the Guardians show in their recent game against the Royals?

The Guardians showed improved hitting and better performance from their pitchers in the recent game against the Royals.

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 3: Travis Bazzana #37 of the Cleveland Guardians smiles as he throws the ball after a play against the Athletics during the seventh inning at Sutter Health Park on May 3, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Kelley L Cox/Getty Images) | Getty Images If I were a Royals’ fan, I’d hate the Guardians. There was all the reason in the world to think the Royals would win this series today. Seth Lugo had the best numbers of any pitcher on Kansas City’s roster so far this year, and Slade Cecconi has been the worst pitcher on the Guardians’ roster. Lugo has also mostly owned the Guardians. But, that’s why they play the games, folks. Somehow, the Guardians won today and have a 4-3 lead on the Royals in their season series, needing to win only three more games to clinch the season series (which could be significant). How did the Guardians’ do it? Well, maybe it was because I wore my Red Diamond C hat today. Or, perhaps because I wrote an article about how Slade Cecconi should go to the bullpen, hoping to jinx him into a decent start today. Or, perhaps it was because YOU wore your underwear inside out (thank you for your service). More likely, however, it was because the Guardians finally remembered how to hit. I wasn’t the only one with my doubts: When the Royals posted their lineup today, Royals’ fan Carson Hudkins on Twitter said, simply: “We win this one” But, it turns out, the Guardians are capable of hitting Seth Lugo. Then finally got one off the Kansas City pen: Kwan had a hit and a walk, DeLauter had a hit and a walk, Jose had a hit and 2 walks, had a huge double and almost hit another one out, Schneemann had a hit and a walk, Bazzana had a hit and a walk, Rocchio had two hits and a walk, Naylor had two hits and Halpin had a hit and a walk. See, now, Guardians? Wasn’t that easy? Do that every night. Slade Cecconi was better! Still gave up six hits and three walks and should be lifted after five. But, he bought himself more time, especially since isn’t doing much. is bad and needs to be replaced by Franco Aleman, struggled AGAIN and had to be rescued by overpowering . And looks back to his old self, thank heavens, striking out two. Oh, also, Travis Bazzana made a heads up play and a great throw to nail trying to go to third: “Greg” On Twitter said today: “Mlb so scripted man. As soon as a pitcher has a 6 era they turn into Randy Johnson when you put money against them. 2 days in a row now getting burned by pitchers with horrible ERAs throwing perfect games 💀” Greg, let this be a lesson to you and : Don’t bet on baseball. It’s dumb. Michael McGee on Twitter said: “Yea it’s official! Lugo needs to hang it up. He wasn’t ever that good to begin with, no reason to think he’ll be worth anything approaching 40 years old.” Michael, Lugo has had a couple bad games. But, hey, if you want to cut him, I’m interested. JMP77 said: “Thurs game is SO IMPORTANT. Forget Standings. I mean for the mentality of the team. We got 1 hit….after left. Must WIN Thurs imo……” Ooops. Our friends at RoyalsReview tweeted: “Wow, it is possible for the Royals to get Kyle Manzardo out.” Yes, it is. But, we do hope he has found some things this week he can carry with him as the boys head back to Cleveland. The Royals seem like a good fanbase. I almost feel badly about how the Guardians have treated their team over the past decade. Almost.