Brayan Rocchio's 4 RBIs Power Guardians Past Skidding Royals

Guardians Win 10-3, Snap 4-Game Losing Streak

Brayan Rocchio drove in four runs, including a 2-run single in Cleveland's 5-run second inning, and the Guardians beat the Kansas City Royals 10-3 on Tuesday night, snapping a 4-game losing streak.

Royals Lose 6th Straight

The Royals (27-30) have lost 6 straight and are 6-13 in June, while the Guardians (29-28) have won 2 of 3 against Kansas City this season and are 5-4 in interleague play.

Rocchio Breaks Out

Rocchio, making his 15th start this season, finished 2-for-4 with a double and 2 walks. He raised his average to .202 and his RBI total to 10.

Rocchio's RBIs

• 2-run double in the first inning
• 2-run single in the second inning

Bieber Strong on the Mound

Guardians starter Shane Bieber allowed 3 runs on 5 hits and 4 walks in 5 innings. He struck out 6 and improved to 4-4 with a 3.15 ERA.

Emmanuel Clase pitched a scoreless ninth for his 14th save.

Royals Starter Struggles

Royals starter Kris Bubic allowed 5 runs on 5 hits and 4 walks in 1 2/3 innings. He fell to 2-5 with a 5.84 ERA.

Royals' Offense Stalls

The Royals managed just 6 hits against 5 Guardians pitchers. Bobby Witt Jr. had 2 doubles and scored a run, while Salvador Perez went 1-for-4 with a walk.

Up Next

The Guardians and Royals will play the rubber match of their 3-game series on Wednesday afternoon. Triston McKenzie (4-4, 3.21 ERA) will start for Cleveland, while Brad Keller (5-5, 4.70 ERA) will take the mound for Kansas City.