Guardians outlast Royals, stay in first place

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - It was a struggle but the Guardians survived a wild Friday night in Kansas City, beating the Royals 12-9.

Cleveland improves to 84-76 and maintains a 1-game lead in the division over Chicago, who also won Friday over Colorado.

The Guardians scored 5 in the top of the 9th to break a 7-7 tie, thanks to 3 bases-loaded walks.

Hunter Gaddis allowed a game-tying 2-run homer to Carter Jensen in the 8th, blowing a 7-5 lead, but got the win anyway.

Angel Martinez drove in 4 runs for Cleveland, while David Fry and Austin Hedges hit home runs.