The Cleveland Guardians' four-series winning streak ended Sunday with a loss at the Kansas City Royals, who claimed two of the three games between American League Central Division foes.

BOTTOM LINE: The Cleveland Guardians are looking to build upon a four-game win streak with a victory against the Kansas City Royals. Kansas City has a 50-53 record overall and a 24-26 record at home. Royals hitters are batting a collective .245, which ranks ninth in the AL.

José Ramírez and David Fry homered and Brayan Rocchio added a two-run double as the Cleveland Guardians beat the Houston Astros 7-5 on Monday night to snap a 10-game skid. The victory is Cleveland's first since June 25th and comes a day after losing to ...

Kyle Manzardo gave Cleveland the lead with a two-run single in the fourth, but Jackson Holliday tied the score with a solo home run in the sixth.

Baltimore Orioles (44-57, fifth in the AL East) vs. Cleveland Guardians (51-50, second in the AL Central) Cleveland; Thursday, 1:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Orioles: Charlie Morton (5-8, 5.58 ERA,

The Guardians could sell as the trade deadline nears but MLB Network's Chris Young cautions the team against moving its veteran All-Star.

Friday: The Guardians open a three-game series against the Royals at Kauffman Stadium. It will be RHP Gavin Williams (6-4, 3.54) vs. RHP Michael Wacha (4-9. 3.62) at 8:10 p.m. Apple TV+, WTAM 1100, WMMS 100.7 FM and the Guardians radio network will carry the game.

The Guardians have responded to their 10-game losing streak with a 10-2 stretch that has them, again, in the middle of the playoff race.

BOTTOM LINE: The Cleveland Guardians, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Baltimore Orioles. Cleveland is 50-50 overall and 24-24 at home. The Guardians have gone 18-10 in games when they hit two or more home runs.