The Cleveland Guardians (18-18) face the Kansas City Royals (16-19) on Tuesday, May 05, 2026 at 7:40 PM ET on Regional Sports Network. Gavin Williams takes the mound against Stephen Kolek. Our model gives Cleveland Guardians a 51% edge.
Quick Facts
| Matchup | Cleveland Guardians at Kansas City Royals |
| Date | Tuesday, May 05, 2026 |
| First Pitch | 7:40 PM ET |
| Venue | Kauffman Stadium |
| TV | Check local listings / MLB.TV |
| Streaming | MLB.TV |
| Probable Pitchers | Gavin Williams vs Stephen Kolek |
Where to Watch CLE vs KC
The Cleveland Guardians visit the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday, May 05, 2026 with first pitch at 7:40 PM ET. The game will air on Regional Sports Network and can be streamed on MLB.TV.
Pitching Matchup
Gavin Williams takes the mound for the Cleveland Guardians against Stephen Kolek for the Kansas City Royals.
Matchup Analysis
The Cleveland Guardians (18-18) have a 51% win probability in our model.
The Kansas City Royals (16-19) are given a 49% chance with home field advantage.
This is an AL Central divisional matchup with direct implications for the division standings.
Head-to-Head
Season Series
CLE leads 4-2Recent Form
Cleveland Guardians — Last 5 Games
3-2 · Streak: L2Kansas City Royals — Last 5 Games
4-1 · Streak: W4See live scores: MLB Scores