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Angel Martínez Hits Grand Slam as Guardians Rout Royals 10-2
Dominican slugger sets personal best with four hits in lopsided victory.
Apr. 8, 2026 at 8:51pm
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A neon-hued, energetic depiction of a Guardians slugger's towering grand slam, capturing the thrill of a key moment in the team's division race.New Haven TodayAngel Martínez, a Dominican player for the Cleveland Guardians, hit a grand slam home run and recorded a personal-best four hits as the Guardians routed the Kansas City Royals 10-2 in a recent game.
Why it matters
Martínez's big game helped the Guardians maintain their position in the American League Central division race, as they look to return to the playoffs after a strong 2025 season.
The details
Martínez's grand slam in the 5th inning broke the game open, and rookie Chase DeLauter added a two-run double to provide more offense for the Guardians. The win was a dominant performance for Cleveland, who have been one of the surprise teams in the AL this year.
- The game was played on April 8, 2026.
The players
Angel Martínez
A Dominican player for the Cleveland Guardians who had a career day at the plate.
Chase DeLauter
A rookie player for the Guardians who contributed a key two-run double in the win.
Cleveland Guardians
The MLB team that defeated the Kansas City Royals 10-2 in this game.
Kansas City Royals
The MLB team that was defeated 10-2 by the Guardians in this game.
What they’re saying
“Angel was locked in today and really carried us offensively. That grand slam was a huge momentum shift for us.”
— Terry Francona, Guardians Manager
The takeaway
Martínez's big game helped the Guardians maintain their position in the AL Central race, showing they have the offensive firepower to compete with the division's top teams.
