Takeaways From Guardians Series-Clinching Win vs. Royals

Gabriel Arias' Hot Streak Against Royals Continues

Gabriel Arias was a key contributor to Friday night's Guardians' series-opening win. He kept that up against the Royals on Saturday, too.

Arias tallied two more hits and two more RBI to his season stats.

His first hit came in the bottom of the fourth inning, tying the game at one run apiece at the time. Arias' second hit came in the sixth inning, which was an opposite-field home run, extending Cleveland's lead to two runs (3-1).

Apparently, Arias has it out for Kansas City pitchers. All three of his home runs this season have come against the Royals.

Can he make it a fourth on Sunday?

Emmanuel Clase

The Guardians won, and that's what's important. However, Cleveland's All-Star closer is still struggling to get outs to start the season, and that was clear on Saturday.

Emmanuel Clase skipped his first pitch four feet in front of the plate, and things didn't get much better.

The reliever gave up four hits and two earned runs in the top of the ninth inning, and it took him 24 pitches to get the three outs.

The reason for Clase's struggles is still unclear.

But after the game, Stephen Vogt did mention that Clase is "missing over the middle" with some of his pitches.

Hopefully, by changing some pitch sequencing and game plan, Clase can get back on the right page.

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