AthleticsvsKansas City Royals
ATH 2/KC 6
Things to say
The Royals beat the Athletics 6-2 at Kauffman Stadium on Wednesday.
01
opener
Royals took care of business at home, 6-2. Never really felt in doubt after the middle innings. Kansas City just kept the line moving.
02
key player
Whoever they ran out on the mound got into his stuff early — the A's couldn't square anything up. That's the kind of start that saves your bullpen.
03
hot take
Say what you want about a 55-74 club, but the Royals have been a tough out at home lately. The A's pitching just can't get the heart of the order out.
04
deep cut
Four-run cushion meant they never had to touch the back of the pen. On a getaway spot that's half the battle.
05
exit
Two sub-.500 teams, but a win's a win — let's see if KC can carry it into the next series.
The recap
Getaway day at the K belonged to the Royals, who handled the Athletics 6-2 to send the crowd home happy. Kansas City's starter got into his stuff early and gave the bullpen a soft landing, keeping the A's bats quiet all afternoon.
The heart of the order did the damage, stacking enough runs to put this one away before the late innings ever got interesting. For a 55-74 club, beating up on a fellow bottom-dweller still counts, and they took care of business clean.