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Cleveland Guardians top Kansas City Royals in 10 to snap skid, regain American League Central lead

Cleveland moved a game ahead of Minnesota, which lost 5-2 to the New York Yankees. The third-place Chicago White Sox are one game behind the Twins.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Oscar Gonzalez hit a two-run double in the 10th inning and the Cleveland Guardians snapped a five-game losing streak, beating the Kansas City Royals 6-5 on Monday night to regain sole possession of the AL Central lead.

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Cleveland moved a game ahead of Minnesota, which lost 5-2 to the New York Yankees. The third-place Chicago White Sox are one game behind the Twins.

Josh Naylor homered for the Guardians, and Andrés Giménez scored twice.

Salvador Perez’s one-out RBI double in the eighth for Kansas City tied the game at 4.

Eli Morgan (5-3) won in relief. Emmanuel Clase earned his 31st save in 33 opportunities. He allowed a run in the 10th but stranded the potential tying run at first base.

Carlos Hernandez (0-5) gave up two runs (one earned) in one inning to take the loss.

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