Kansas City Royals tops Oakland Athletics 6-2
Game Summary
Kansas City Royals topped Oakland Athletics 6-2. A comfortable 4-run margin reflected Kansas City Royals's steady command of the game.
Key Players
Brian Serven led Oakland Athletics's offense, going 1-for-4, 1 RBI. Oakland Athletics reliever Scott Blewett threw 2.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Bobby Witt Jr. led Kansas City Royals's offense, going 3-for-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI. Kansas City Royals starter Randy Dobnak threw 4.0 IP, 0 ER, 4 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Pitching Report
Oakland Athletics starter Gage Jump: 4.0 IP, 8 H, 5 ER, 3 K, 3 BB (86 pitches). Failed to complete five innings, leaving extra burden on the bullpen. Bullpen: 4.0 IP, 1 ER, 3 K (ERA 2.25).
Kansas City Royals starter Randy Dobnak: 4.0 IP, 6 H, 0 ER, 4 K, 4 BB (96 pitches). Failed to complete five innings, leaving extra burden on the bullpen. Bullpen: 5.0 IP, 2 ER, 2 K (ERA 3.60).
Hitting Analysis
Oakland Athletics: 8 H, 2 RBI (team AVG 0.250). Drew 7 walks, boosting on-base production.
Multi-hit games: Lawrence Butler (2-for-3), Carlos Cortes (2-for-3).
Kansas City Royals: 12 H, 6 RBI (team AVG 0.353). 3 extra-base hits (1 HR) — impressive power display. Drew 5 walks, boosting on-base production.
Multi-hit games: Bobby Witt Jr. (3-for-4, 1 HR), Salvador Perez (3-for-5), Michael Massey (3-for-4).