The Fourth of July is still nearly three months away, but Minor Leaguers across the board put on their own fireworks show, including several multihomer games from high-profile prospects.

The Guardians opened a weekend series against the Royals at Progressive Field with an altogether textbook 7-0 win on Friday night.

Guardians second baseman Gabriel Arias paused briefly at home plate in the fourth inning on Friday, as he watched the fly ball he hit off Kris Bubic sail toward the right-field wall.

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The Minor Leagues are in full swing with Triple-A circuits two weeks into their seasons and Double-A, High-A and Single-A leagues a week into theirs.