A’s bats do major damage in sweep of Royals
Craig TaylorThe homestand that was supposed to provide a launching pad for the Royals into serious postseason contention instead may have sealed the defending World Series champions’ fate. OAK Homepage News
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A’s deal another blow to Royals’ WC hopes
The postseason chances for the defending World Series champion Royals could now officially be on life support. After crushing losses in the first two games of the series, the Royals appeared zapped of energy Wednesday night, mustering just four singles in an 8-0 loss to the A’s at Kauffman Stadium. OAK Homepage News
Alonso’s big double in 4-run 8th stuns Royals
With two on and two out and a one-run lead, beleaguered Royals reliever Joakim Soria surrendered a two-run double to left-handed pinch-hitter Yonder Alonso in a four-run eighth as the A’s rallied for a stunning 5-4 win on Tuesday night at Kauffman Stadium. OAK Homepage News
A’s offense erupts to hurt Royals’ WC hopes
With just 19 games remaining, the defending World Series champion Royals can’t afford many more losses. So the start of an eight-game homestand against two non-contending teams was supposed to serve as a potential springboard. Instead, the Royals suffered a 16-3 loss at the hands of the A’s on Monday night at Kauffman Stadium. OAK…
A’s make most of chances in comeback over Royals
Billy Burns hit a leadoff triple in the eighth inning and scored on Josh Reddick’s one-out sacrifice fly, as the A’s rallied to beat the Royals, 3-2, at the Coliseum on Sunday for their second straight win against the defending World Series champions. OAK Homepage News