Kansas City Royals land outfielder Randal Grichuk
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Steven Kwan hit a two-run home run, Tanner Bibee struck out eight in five innings and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Kansas City Royals 6-4 on Saturday night to earn a doubleheader split. Kansas City won the first game 5-3 with a walk-off homer by Jonathan India in the 10th inning.
Caglianone wowed Florida fans in his three seasons with the Gators as a two-way superstar. And, since he was selected with the No. 6 overall pick by the Royals in the 2024 MLB Draft, his bat has done the talking. He sped through the minors, making his big-league debut less than a year after his name was called.
The club announced that Friday's series opener was postponed due to inclement weather. Heavy rains arrived around 5:10 p.m. Central and both teams were notified that the game will be rescheduled as a part of a split doubleheader on Saturday.
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The Diamondbacks continued to make deals Saturday, trading outfielder Randal Grichuk to the Royals in exchange for right-handed reliever Andrew Hoffmann, who made his big league debut with the Royals in May.
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In the bottom of the inning, the Royals wasted a leadoff walk from Maikel Garcia followed by a Salvador Perez single. Jac Caglianone grounded into a double play and then exited the game with left hamstring tightness.
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Royals get surprising extra-inning bomb from Jonathan India and walk off Guardians in first game of doubleheader