The Kansas City Royals and Cleveland Guardians expected to be playing important games in early September.

Both clubs' quest for the postseason continues Monday, when they begin a four-game set in Cleveland.

Royals right-hander Ryan Bergert (2-1, 2.61 ERA) faces Guardians right-hander Slade Cecconi (5-6, 4.78) in the start of what could be a knockout series for one of their squads.

"What could be more fun?" Kansas City manager Matt Quatraro said. "We want to be able to control our own fate and play the teams you've got to beat. Sign us up."

Kansas City (73-70) and Cleveland (72-70) are both pursuing the third and final American League wild-card spot, currently held by the Seattle Mariners (75-68). The Texas Rangers (74-70) are also part of the mix going into the last three weeks of the

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