The Cleveland Guardians (40-40) face the Kansas City Royals (30-51) at Kauffman Stadium on July 8, with first pitch at 8:10 pm ET. Coming off a tough four-game sweep by Detroit, the Guardians look to bounce back against the struggling Royals.

Game Details:

• Royals are -120 favorites
• Guardians at +102
• Run line: Cleveland +1.5 (-196)
• Over/Under: 8.5 runs

Pitching Matchup:

• Guardians: Aaron Civale (2-6, 7.04 ERA)
• Royals: Brady Singer (3-3, 4.30 ERA)

Key Notes:

• Guardians have lost 7 of their last 10
• Currently 4.5 games behind Twins in AL Central
• Top prospect Nolan Jones called up (.311/.417/.500 in Triple-A)
• Guardians are 12-4 in last 16 at Kauffman Stadium
• Royals are 14-25 at home this season

Royals Update:

• Andrew Benintendi hitting .319/.388/.405
• Bobby Witt Jr. (day-to-day) leads team with 12 HRs
• Scored first in all 4 games vs Houston but lost series

The Guardians aim to turn things around after their day off, facing a Royals team that has struggled at home. Cleveland's recent success at Kauffman Stadium (12-4 in last 16) provides optimism despite their current slump.

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