Hedges’ three-run homer helps Guardians beat Royals 8-3


              Kansas City Royals' Whit Merrifield runs to first base after hitting an RBI double off Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Sam Hentges during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Cleveland, Tuesday, May 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
            
              Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Bryan Shaw, left, is congratulated by Myles Straw after the Guardians defeated the Kansas City Royals in a baseball game in Cleveland, Tuesday, May 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
            
              Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges congratulates relief pitcher Bryan Shaw after the team's win in a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Cleveland, Tuesday, May 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
            
              Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Daniel Lynch delivers against the Cleveland Guardians during the first inning of a baseball game in Cleveland, Tuesday, May 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
            
              Kansas City Royals' Andrew Benintendi talks with umpire Jansen Visconti after being called out while trying to score during the third inning of the team's baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians in Cleveland, Tuesday, May 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
            
              Cleveland Guardians' Austin Hedges holds the ball after tagging out Kansas City Royals' Andrew Benintendi at home during the third inning of a baseball game in Cleveland, Tuesday, May 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
            
              Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Daniel Lynch winds up during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians in Cleveland, Tuesday, May 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
            
              Cleveland Guardians' Austin Hedges tags Kansas City Royals' Andrew Benintendi out at home as umpire Jansen Visconti watches during the third inning of a baseball game in Cleveland, Tuesday, May 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
            
              Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Cal Quantrill delivers against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning of a baseball game in Cleveland, Tuesday, May 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
            
              Cleveland Guardians' Jose Ramirez steals second base as Kansas City Royals' Nicky Lopez is late with the tag during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Cleveland, Tuesday, May 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Hedges’ three-run homer helps Guardians beat Royals 8-3