The Cleveland Guardians were rolling and playing some of their best baseball of the season coming out of the All-Star Break. However, they hit a roadblock in Missouri with a series loss against the Kansas City Royals. The Guardians split Saturday’s doubleheader but lost Sunday’s rubber match in a frustrating fashion.

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez was hit by a pitch in the left elbow during Monday night’s game against the Atlanta Braves.

The Royals welcome the Atlanta Braves to Kauffman Stadium on Monday night. KC left-hander Rich Hill (0-1, 1.80 ERA) will make his second MLB start of the season opposite right-handed Braves ace Spencer Strider (4-8, 3.72 ERA).

The Kansas City Royals announced left-hander Kris Bubic will miss the remainder of the season with a left rotator cuff strain.

On Sunday afternoon, the Royals secured a series win over the Guardians with a big win. Their extension of Seth Lugo makes that sting a little more.

AL Central foes clash as the Cleveland Guardians face the Kansas City Royals on "Friday Night Baseball" today. Find out how to watch for free on Apple TV Plus.

Tonight’s MLB slate features Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees facing their rival, the Philadelphia Phillies, on the Friday Night Baseball slate on Apple TV+.