Cleveland Guardians defeat Kansas City Royals 3-1: Recap & Betting Results

Wed, May 6, 2026 · MLB · Cleveland Guardians 3, Kansas City Royals 1

The Cleveland Guardians beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium. The Cleveland Guardians covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 7.5, with 4 runs combined.

Cleveland Guardians vs. Kansas City Royals final score and game recap

The Cleveland Guardians won by 2 runs.

The leading performers, from the box score:

Who covered the spread in Cleveland Guardians vs. Kansas City Royals?

The Cleveland Guardians covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 2 runs.

The run line opened and closed at Kansas City Royals -1.5.

Did Cleveland Guardians vs. Kansas City Royals go over or under the total?

The game went under: 4 runs combined against a closing total of 7.5, under by 3.5.

The total opened and closed at 7.5.

This result left the Cleveland Guardians 19-19 in the 2026 regular season (9-7 at home, 10-12 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 15 of 33 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 17 times and under 16 times.

This result left the Kansas City Royals 17-20 in the 2026 regular season (11-8 at home, 6-12 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 15 of 33 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 14 times and under 19 times.

What's next for Cleveland Guardians and Kansas City Royals?

Next for the Cleveland Guardians: at the Kansas City Royals on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Next for the Kansas City Royals: the Cleveland Guardians at home on Thursday, May 7, 2026.