(AP) — The Cleveland Guardians begin a four-game series at home against the Kansas City Royals on Monday.

Cleveland has a 72-70 record overall and a 35-33 record at home. The Guardians have a 42-9 record in games when they scored five or more runs.

Kansas City is 73-70 overall and 33-35 on the road. The Royals are 41-14 in games when they did not give up a home run.

The teams square off Monday for the 10th time this season. The Guardians lead the season series 5-4.

TOP PERFORMERS: Jose Ramirez has a .283 batting average to lead the Guardians, and has 27 doubles, three triples and 27 home runs. Steven Kwan is 14 for 43 with six RBIs over the past 10 games.

Vinnie Pasquantino leads the Royals with 29 home runs while slugging .470. Michael Massey is 11 for 30 with two doubles and two RBI

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