José Ramírez hits home run and 1,000th career single to help Guardians route Royals 11-1
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What happened
José Ramírez homered, hit his 1,000th career single and drove in four while Parker Messick struck out five and gave up one run in six innings to lead the Cleveland Guardians past the Kansas City Royals 11-1 on Sunday. Cleveland (69-68) holds the third American League wild card. Ramírez's RBI single in the sixth inning plated Jac Caglianone, helping him become the 11th player in Cleveland history to achieve the feat.
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