KANSAS CITY, Mo. — — Gavin Williams held Kansas City to one hit through seven innings in his second major league start, Will Brennan hit a two-run double in the ninth inning, and the Cleveland Guardians rallied past the Royals 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Kansas City had broken a scoreless tie in the eighth on a comebacker by Nicky Lopez against Trevor Stephan (4-3), who threw wildly to the plate while trying to cut down pinch-runner Dairon Blanco.
Emmanuel Clase worked around another error in the ninth to complete the two-hitter and earn his 24th save.
Scott Barlow (2-4) took the loss, and blew his second save of the season.
Kansas City had not announced a starter for Wednesday’s game, 7:10 at Kauffman Stadium.