When the Kansas City Royals host the Cleveland Guardians in the rubber match of a three-game series on Sunday afternoon, both teams will have plenty on their minds.

The Cleveland Guardians saw shortstop Gabriel Arias flash some leather to get Kansas City Royals All-Star Bobby Witt Jr. out at first.

That includes Texas A&M outfielder Jace LaViolette, their first-round pick. The 6-foot-6, 230-pound LaViolette, who just underwent hand surgery, received a $4 million signing bonus, which was above his slot value of $3.38 million. The Guardians selected him with the 27th pick in the first round.

The Kansas City Royals lost one of their starting outfielders to injury against the Cleveland Guardians in a crucial AL Central matchup.

Friday: The Guardians open a three-game series against the Royals at Kauffman Stadium. It will be RHP Gavin Williams (6-4, 3.54) vs. RHP Michael Wacha (4-9. 3.62) at 8:10 p.m. Apple TV+, WTAM 1100, WMMS 100.7 FM and the Guardians radio network will carry the game.

The Kansas City Royals' series opener against the visiting Cleveland Guardians was postponed Friday due to inclement weather.