Konnor Pilkington helps Guardians blank Royals

Konnor Pilkington earned his first major league victory and combined with three other Cleveland pitchers on a seven-hit shutout in the Guardians' 4-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday.

The Guardians completed a three-game sweep of Kansas City.

The Royals have lost 11 of their last 13 games and own the worst record in the major leagues.

Pilkington (1-0) earned his first major league victory in his third c