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Royals Face Guardians in Spring Training Matchup
Ryan Bergert takes the mound as Kansas City looks to bounce back from yesterday's loss
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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The Kansas City Royals will face off against the Cleveland Guardians in a Spring Training game today. The Royals will send pitcher Ryan Bergert to the mound, who has thrown 3 innings of one-hit ball so far this preseason. The Guardians will counter with Parker Messick, a young pitcher who impressed in limited MLB action last season. With the World Baseball Classic ongoing, both teams are expected to field lineups with some key players missing.
Why it matters
Spring Training games provide an important opportunity for teams to evaluate their rosters and get players ready for the upcoming regular season. This matchup between division rivals Kansas City and Cleveland will give both clubs a chance to see how some of their younger and lesser-known players perform against quality competition.
The details
Ryan Bergert, a Royals prospect, will make his third Spring Training appearance. In his previous outings, he has allowed just one hit over 3 innings. The Guardians will counter with Parker Messick, a 2022 draft pick who made his MLB debut last season and impressed with a 2.72 ERA and 2.98 FIP over 39.2 innings. Both teams are expected to be without some of their top players due to the ongoing World Baseball Classic.
- The game is scheduled to start at 3:05pm US Central time on March 9, 2026.
The players
Ryan Bergert
A Royals pitching prospect who has thrown 3 innings of one-hit ball so far this Spring Training.
Parker Messick
A young Guardians pitcher who made his MLB debut last season and impressed with a 2.72 ERA and 2.98 FIP over 39.2 innings.
The takeaway
This Spring Training matchup between the Royals and Guardians will provide both teams an opportunity to evaluate some of their younger, lesser-known players as they prepare for the upcoming regular season. With the World Baseball Classic ongoing, the lineups may feature some unfamiliar faces, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the game.
