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Bobby Witt Jr. Homers and Scores 4 Runs in Royals’ 9-5 Win over the Athletics
Bobby Witt Jr. hit a two-run homer and drove in three runs as Kansas City scored early and often against Oakland.
- On Monday, the Kansas City Royals defeated the Athletics 9-5, led by Bobby Witt, who hit a two-run home run and scored four times. Witt's 15th home run traveled an estimated 390 feet to left-center field.
- The Royals overcame an early deficit after Jeff McNeil homered on the first pitch, with Maikel Garcia hitting an RBI single and Salvador Perez adding a two-run single to make it 3-1.
- Mason Barnett gave up six earned runs over 2 2/3 innings for the Athletics. Tommy White hit a 401-foot solo shot and Brian Serven added a two-run homer, cutting the deficit to 6-4.
- Jac Caglianone provided insurance with two RBI singles in the sixth and eighth innings. Steven Cruz earned his fourth save of the season, securing the win after Lucas Erceg loaded the bases.
- The Athletics and Royals meet again on Tuesday. RHP Jack Perkins will start for the Athletics with a 7.27 ERA against LHP Daniel Lynch, who holds a 2.88 ERA for the Royals.
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Royals Top Athletics 9-5 Behind Witt Jr. Homer
The Kansas City Royals dominated the Oakland Athletics 9-5 with a powerful offensive display led by Bobby Witt Jr.’s home run. Witt Jr. continued his strong performance at the plate, providing the spark the Royals needed to secure the victory. The win demonstrates Kansas City’s ability to compete in the AL West race. The Royals’...
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St Catharines StandardBobby Witt Jr. homers and scores 4 runs in the Royals’ 9-5 win over the Athletics
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. had a two-run homer, an RBI double and scored four times, leading the Kansas City Royals to a 9-5 victory over the
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