Bo Naylor hit a three-run home run in the seventh inning and Kyle Manzardo a two-run double that opened the scoring in the first to lead the Cleveland Guardians over the Kansas City Royals 8-5 on Thursday.
Petey Halpin got his first career RBI with a third-inning single, extending Cleveland’s lead to 4-0.
In the sixth, Halpin walked, stole second and scored on Carter Jensen’s passed ball for a 5-1 lead.
Naylor’s homer into the right-field bullpen cemented the victory.
In 5 1/3 innings, Slade Cecconi (2-4) limited the Royals to two runs on six hits while walking three and striking out three.
Cecconi walked two in the first, but escaped a bases-loaded situation as the Royals twice left the bases full. Kansas City left 10 runners on base, six in scoring position.
Cade Smith struck out two to earn his 10th save.
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