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Kansas City Royals
12-17  ·  5th AL Central
4 1
Final
Athletics
15-14  ·  3rd AL West
Tue, Apr 28, 2026
Venue: Sutter Health Park, Sacramento
Weather: Clear, 74°
HP Ump: Sean Barber (Home Plate)
W: Nick Mears
L: Justin Sterner
SV: Lucas Erceg
Team 12345678910 RHE
KC 0000010003 480
ATH 0100000000 180
Hitters
PlayerPOSH-ABRHRRBIBBKAVG
Maikel Garcia3B 2-5 1 .400
Bobby Witt Jr.SS 1-5 1 1 3 .200
Vinnie Pasquantino1B 1-2 1 .500
Michael Massey2B 0-2 .000
Salvador PerezC 2-5 1 1 1 .400
Jac CaglianoneRF 0-4 3 .000
Lane ThomasLF 1-2 1 .500
Carter JensenPH 0-1 1 .000
Starling MarteLF 0-0
Isaac CollinsDH 0-3 1 .000
Nick Loftin1B 0-4 1 1 .000
Kyle IsbelCF 1-3 1 1 .333
Kris BubicP 0-0
John SchreiberP 0-0
Daniel Lynch IVP 0-0
Matt StrahmP 0-0
Nick MearsP 0-0
Lucas ErcegP 0-0
Pitchers
PitcherIPHERBBKPC-STERA
Kris Bubic 5.04146 96-581.80
John Schreiber 1.00000 13-80.00
Daniel Lynch IV 1.01000 20-110.00
Matt Strahm 1.02012 26-170.00
Nick Mears 1.00002 14-110.00
Lucas ErcegS 1.01011 23-140.00
Hitters
PlayerPOSH-ABRHRRBIBBKAVG
Jacob WilsonSS 1-5 12 .200
Shea LangeliersC 3-5 .600
Nick Kurtz1B 0-4 12 .000
Brent RookerDH 0-5 2 .000
Colby ThomasRF 1-3 11 .333
Lawrence ButlerPH 0-1 1 .000
Tyler SoderstromLF 0-2 2 .000
Carlos CortesLF 1-1 1 1.000
Zack GelofCF 2-4 1 11 .500
Darell Hernaiz3B 0-4 1 .000
Jeff McNeil2B 0-3 1 .000
Aaron CivaleP 0-0
Hogan HarrisP 0-0
Scott BarlowP 0-0
Mark Leiter Jr.P 0-0
Jack PerkinsP 0-0
Justin SternerP 0-0
Pitchers
PitcherIPHERBBKPC-STERA
Aaron Civale 5.05013 87-600.00
Hogan Harris 0.21121 22-945.00
Scott Barlow 1.10001 11-70.00
Mark Leiter Jr. 1.00001 9-70.00
Jack Perkins 1.00001 12-80.00
Justin Sterner 1.02200 12-718.00
KC
AWAY · HOME
ATH
8
Hits
8
2
Home Runs
0
.240
AVG
.240
.321
OBP
.317
.390
SLG
.387
.711
OPS
.704
4
Runs
1
1
2B
1
1
3B
0
2
SB
1
17
TB
9
12
LOB
26
40
PA
44
4.48
ERA
4.35
11
K
7
6
BB
3
8
H Allowed
8
1.40
WHIP
1.43
1
Runs
4
1
HBP
1
44
BF
40
192
Pitches
153
119
Strikes
98
Top Performers
Aaron Civale
5.0 IP · 3 K · 0 ER · 87 P
Kris Bubic
5.0 IP · 6 K · 1 ER · 96 P
Salvador Perez
2-5 1 HR 1 RBI · 1 R
Play by Play
  • Darell Hernaiz lines out to second baseman Michael Massey.
    Darell Hernaiz vs Lucas Erceg
  • Zack Gelof singles on a ground ball to pitcher Lucas Erceg. Nick Kurtz to 3rd. Carlos Cortes to 2nd.
    Zack Gelof vs Lucas Erceg
  • Carlos Cortes walks.
    Carlos Cortes vs Lucas Erceg
  • Lawrence Butler strikes out swinging.
    Lawrence Butler vs Lucas Erceg
  • Brent Rooker grounds out, third baseman Maikel Garcia to first baseman Nick Loftin.
    Brent Rooker vs Lucas Erceg
  • Bottom 10th
  • Salvador Perez flies out to center fielder Zack Gelof.
    Salvador Perez vs Justin Sterner
  • Michael Massey grounds out to pitcher Justin Sterner.
    Michael Massey vs Justin Sterner
  • Bobby Witt Jr. homers (2) on a fly ball to right center field. Nick Loftin scores. Kyle Isbel scores.
    Bobby Witt Jr. vs Justin Sterner
  • Maikel Garcia bunt pops out softly to catcher Shea Langeliers in foul territory.
    Maikel Garcia vs Justin Sterner
  • Athletics challenged (play at 1st), call on the field was upheld: Kyle Isbel singles on a soft bunt ground ball to catcher Shea Langeliers.
    Kyle Isbel vs Justin Sterner
  • Top 10th
  • Nick Kurtz challenged (pitch result), call on the field was confirmed: Nick Kurtz called out on strikes.
    Nick Kurtz vs Nick Mears
  • Shea Langeliers flies out sharply to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
    Shea Langeliers vs Nick Mears
  • Jacob Wilson strikes out swinging.
    Jacob Wilson vs Nick Mears
  • Bottom 9th
  • Nick Loftin lines out to right fielder Colby Thomas.
    Nick Loftin vs Jack Perkins
  • Isaac Collins flies out to left fielder Carlos Cortes.
    Isaac Collins vs Jack Perkins
  • Carter Jensen strikes out swinging.
    Carter Jensen vs Jack Perkins
  • Top 9th
  • Jeff McNeil flies out to left fielder Lane Thomas.
    Jeff McNeil vs Matt Strahm
  • Darell Hernaiz walks. Carlos Cortes to 2nd.
    Darell Hernaiz vs Matt Strahm
  • Zack Gelof strikes out swinging.
    Zack Gelof vs Matt Strahm
  • Carlos Cortes singles on a ground ball to right fielder Jac Caglianone. Colby Thomas to 3rd.
    Carlos Cortes vs Matt Strahm
  • Colby Thomas singles on a line drive to left fielder Lane Thomas.
    Colby Thomas vs Matt Strahm
  • Brent Rooker strikes out swinging.
    Brent Rooker vs Matt Strahm
  • Bottom 8th
  • Jac Caglianone strikes out swinging.
    Jac Caglianone vs Mark Leiter Jr.
  • Salvador Perez lines out to shortstop Jacob Wilson.
    Salvador Perez vs Mark Leiter Jr.
  • Michael Massey lines out to second baseman Jeff McNeil.
    Michael Massey vs Mark Leiter Jr.
  • Top 8th
  • Nick Kurtz grounds out to first baseman Nick Loftin.
    Nick Kurtz vs Daniel Lynch IV
  • Shea Langeliers doubles (6) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Lane Thomas.
    Shea Langeliers vs Daniel Lynch IV
  • Jacob Wilson flies out to right fielder Jac Caglianone.
    Jacob Wilson vs Daniel Lynch IV
  • Jeff McNeil flies out to left fielder Lane Thomas.
    Jeff McNeil vs Daniel Lynch IV
  • Bottom 7th
  • Bobby Witt Jr. grounds into a force out, shortstop Jacob Wilson to second baseman Jeff McNeil. Kyle Isbel out at 2nd.
    Bobby Witt Jr. vs Scott Barlow
  • Maikel Garcia called out on strikes.
    Maikel Garcia vs Scott Barlow
  • Kyle Isbel hit by pitch.
    Kyle Isbel vs Scott Barlow
  • Nick Loftin flies out to center fielder Zack Gelof.
    Nick Loftin vs Scott Barlow
  • Top 7th
  • Darell Hernaiz pops out to first baseman Nick Loftin in foul territory.
    Darell Hernaiz vs John Schreiber
  • Zack Gelof grounds into a double play, second baseman Michael Massey to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Nick Loftin. Carlos Cortes out at 2nd. Zack Gelof out at 1st.
    Zack Gelof vs John Schreiber
  • Carlos Cortes hit by pitch.
    Carlos Cortes vs Kris Bubic
  • Bottom 6th
  • Lane Thomas caught stealing 3rd base, pitcher Scott Barlow to third baseman Darell Hernaiz.
    Nick Loftin vs Scott Barlow
  • Isaac Collins walks. Lane Thomas to 2nd.
    Isaac Collins vs Hogan Harris
  • Lane Thomas walks.
    Lane Thomas vs Hogan Harris
  • Jac Caglianone strikes out swinging.
    Jac Caglianone vs Hogan Harris
  • Salvador Perez homers (5) on a fly ball to center field.
    Salvador Perez vs Hogan Harris
  • Vinnie Pasquantino grounds out, second baseman Jeff McNeil to first baseman Nick Kurtz.
    Vinnie Pasquantino vs Hogan Harris
  • Top 6th
  • Colby Thomas flies out to second baseman Nick Loftin.
    Colby Thomas vs Kris Bubic
  • Brent Rooker flies out to left fielder Lane Thomas.
    Brent Rooker vs Kris Bubic
  • Nick Kurtz called out on strikes.
    Nick Kurtz vs Kris Bubic
  • Shea Langeliers singles on a line drive to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
    Shea Langeliers vs Kris Bubic
  • Bottom 5th
  • Bobby Witt Jr. flies out sharply to right fielder Colby Thomas.
    Bobby Witt Jr. vs Aaron Civale
  • Maikel Garcia triples (1) on a fly ball to left fielder Tyler Soderstrom.
    Maikel Garcia vs Aaron Civale
  • Kyle Isbel lines out sharply to right fielder Colby Thomas.
    Kyle Isbel vs Aaron Civale
  • Nick Loftin strikes out swinging.
    Nick Loftin vs Aaron Civale
  • Top 5th
  • Jacob Wilson grounds into a force out, third baseman Maikel Garcia to second baseman Nick Loftin. Jeff McNeil out at 2nd.
    Jacob Wilson vs Kris Bubic
  • Jeff McNeil walks.
    Jeff McNeil vs Kris Bubic
  • Darell Hernaiz flies out to right fielder Jac Caglianone.
    Darell Hernaiz vs Kris Bubic
  • Zack Gelof walks.
    Zack Gelof vs Kris Bubic
  • Tyler Soderstrom strikes out swinging.
    Tyler Soderstrom vs Kris Bubic
  • Bottom 4th
  • Isaac Collins grounds out, second baseman Jeff McNeil to first baseman Nick Kurtz.
    Isaac Collins vs Aaron Civale
  • Lane Thomas grounds into a force out, third baseman Darell Hernaiz to second baseman Jeff McNeil. Salvador Perez out at 2nd. Lane Thomas to 1st.
    Lane Thomas vs Aaron Civale
  • Jac Caglianone strikes out swinging.
    Jac Caglianone vs Aaron Civale
  • Salvador Perez singles on a sharp fly ball to left fielder Tyler Soderstrom.
    Salvador Perez vs Aaron Civale
  • Top 4th
  • Colby Thomas called out on strikes.
    Colby Thomas vs Kris Bubic
  • Brent Rooker grounds out, second baseman Nick Loftin to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
    Brent Rooker vs Kris Bubic
  • Nick Kurtz grounds out, second baseman Nick Loftin to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
    Nick Kurtz vs Kris Bubic
  • Bottom 3rd
  • Bobby Witt Jr. out at 3rd, catcher Shea Langeliers to third baseman Darell Hernaiz.
    Salvador Perez vs Aaron Civale
  • Vinnie Pasquantino walks.
    Vinnie Pasquantino vs Aaron Civale
  • Bobby Witt Jr. grounds into a force out, shortstop Jacob Wilson to second baseman Jeff McNeil. Maikel Garcia out at 2nd. Bobby Witt Jr. to 1st.
    Bobby Witt Jr. vs Aaron Civale
  • Maikel Garcia singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Colby Thomas, deflected by second baseman Jeff McNeil.
    Maikel Garcia vs Aaron Civale
  • Kyle Isbel strikes out swinging.
    Kyle Isbel vs Aaron Civale
  • Top 3rd
  • Shea Langeliers grounds out to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
    Shea Langeliers vs Kris Bubic
  • Jacob Wilson singles on a line drive to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Zack Gelof scores.
    Jacob Wilson vs Kris Bubic
  • Jeff McNeil grounds out, pitcher Kris Bubic to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Zack Gelof to 2nd.
    Jeff McNeil vs Kris Bubic
  • Darell Hernaiz flies out to left fielder Lane Thomas.
    Darell Hernaiz vs Kris Bubic
  • Zack Gelof singles on a ground ball to third baseman Maikel Garcia.
    Zack Gelof vs Kris Bubic
  • Bottom 2nd
  • Nick Loftin grounds out, shortstop Jacob Wilson to first baseman Nick Kurtz.
    Nick Loftin vs Aaron Civale
  • Isaac Collins flies out to right fielder Colby Thomas.
    Isaac Collins vs Aaron Civale
  • Lane Thomas singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder Tyler Soderstrom.
    Lane Thomas vs Aaron Civale
  • Jac Caglianone flies out to left fielder Tyler Soderstrom.
    Jac Caglianone vs Aaron Civale
  • Top 2nd
  • Tyler Soderstrom strikes out swinging.
    Tyler Soderstrom vs Kris Bubic
  • Colby Thomas walks. Shea Langeliers to 3rd. Nick Kurtz to 2nd.
    Colby Thomas vs Kris Bubic
  • Brent Rooker strikes out swinging.
    Brent Rooker vs Kris Bubic
  • Salvador Perez challenged (pitch result), call on the field was confirmed: Nick Kurtz walks. Shea Langeliers to 2nd.
    Nick Kurtz vs Kris Bubic
  • Shea Langeliers singles on a line drive to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
    Shea Langeliers vs Kris Bubic
  • Jacob Wilson strikes out swinging.
    Jacob Wilson vs Kris Bubic
  • Bottom 1st
  • Salvador Perez lines out to center fielder Zack Gelof.
    Salvador Perez vs Aaron Civale
  • Vinnie Pasquantino doubles (3) on a line drive to left fielder Tyler Soderstrom.
    Vinnie Pasquantino vs Aaron Civale
  • Bobby Witt Jr. flies out to shortstop Jacob Wilson.
    Bobby Witt Jr. vs Aaron Civale
  • Maikel Garcia lines out to third baseman Darell Hernaiz.
    Maikel Garcia vs Aaron Civale
  • Top 1st
Game Recap
Game recap
Witt delivers with 3-run homer in 10th inning as Royals win 4th straight
WEST SACRAMENTO – It was late in Kansas City, but Bobby Witt Jr. might have awakened everyone from out here on the West Coast. A three-run, opposite-field home run in the top of the 10th inning powered the Royals to a 4-1 series-opening win over the A’s at Sutter Health
Highlights
Bobby Witt Jr. hits the go-ahead homer in Royals' win
00:02:59
Condensed Game: KC@ATH - 4/28/26
00:12:12
Bobby Witt Jr.'s go-ahead home run (2)
00:00:25
Salvador Perez's solo homer (5)
00:00:30
Jacob Wilson's RBI single
00:00:20