José Ramírez hits home run and 1,000th career single to help Guardians route Royals 11-1

CLEVELAND (AP) — 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. His two-run home run in the fourth inning extended the Guardians' lead to 9-1 and was his first at Progressive Field since May 17.

After a 30-minute weather delay, Ramírez opened the scoring with a sacrifice fly that tied the game at 1 before Nathaniel Lowe sent his 15th homer of the season over the left-center field wall for a 3-1 Cleveland lead.

Jo Adell hit a two-run double in the third, and Lowe added an RBI sacrifice fly.

Chase DeLauter finished 4 for 4, his third career four-hit game, which included an RBI double in the fourth inning, and Adell capped the scoring with a one-run single in the sixth to help the Guardians avoid a series sweep.

Messick (11-8) allowed five hits. Tim Herrin, Hunter Gaddis and Cade Smith combined for two hits to close out the game.

Salvador Perez plated the Royals' run with an RBI single in the first. Kansas City had won 12 of its previous 13 games before Sunday's loss.

Seth Lugo (6-8) gave up nine runs on nine hits in 3 2/3 innings for Kansas City.

Royals: RHP Randy Dobnak (2-2, 1.92 ERA) starts the series opener against the Marlins on Tuesday.

Guardians: RHP Gavin Williams (12-7, 3.98) opens game one over the Blue Jays on Tuesday.

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Cleveland Guardians' Jo Adell, right, gestures to the dugout after hitting a two-run double against the Kansas City Royals in the third inning of a baseball game in Cleveland, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Tim Phillis)

Cleveland Guardians' Parker Messick pitches in the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Cleveland, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Tim Phillis)

Cleveland Guardians' Jo Adell runs after hitting a two-run double against the Kansas City Royals in the third inning of a baseball game in Cleveland, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Tim Phillis)

Cleveland Guardians' José Ramírez starts ti run after hitting a single against the Kansas City Royals in the sixth inning of a baseball game in Cleveland, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Tim Phillis)

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen was arrested Sunday on drunken driving charges.

Allen, 34, is facing preliminary misdemeanor charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated — endangering a person.

According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, officers conducted a traffic investigation shortly after 1 a.m. after observing a vehicle park in a no-parking zone. Officers “noticed signs of intoxication” when they spoke with Allen. He was arrested after further investigation.

The Colts announced on Aug. 19 that they had agreed to a one-year contract with Allen, a six-time Pro Bowl selection. He had one catch for 24 yards during Saturday night's 25-16 preseason loss to Detroit.

“We are aware of the incident involving Keenan Allen last night," the Colts said in a statement. "We are in the process of gathering more information and have no further comment at this time.”

A message was left seeking comment from Allen's agent.

Allen had 81 receptions for 777 yards and four touchdowns in 17 games with the Los Angeles Chargers last season. He ranks 13th in NFL history in receptions (1,055), 33rd in yards (12,051) and 52nd in TD catches (70).

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Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen (10) is tackled by Detroit Lions cornerback Roger McCreary (21) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)