Bobby Witt Jr. hit a decisive homer in the eighth, lifting the Kansas City Royals to a 4-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians, narrowing the gap in the AL Central.

MJ Melendez contributed with a three-run homer and an impressive catch, while Kansas City's pitching staff held off Cleveland's attempts to tie the game.

The Royals are competing in a crucial series with the Guardians, scheduled for seven matchups in ten days.