Kansas City Royals vs. Athletics - August 20, 2026

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Athletics logo, Athletics 49-79, 1 0, 2 0, 3 0, 4 0, 5 2, 6 0, 7 0, 8 0, 9 0, R 2, H 8, E 2

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Royals logo, Royals 55-74, 1 1, 2 0, 3 2, 4 2, 5 1, 6 0, 7 0, 8 0, 9 -, R 6, H 12, E 0

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Pitching

WinnerC. Thomas (1-1)

LoserG. Jump (5-8)

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Bot 4Nick Loftin triples to right center field. Michael Massey scores.

Bot 3Isaac Collins singles to left center field. Vinnie Pasquantino to third. Salvador Perez scores. Bobby Witt scores.

Bot 1Bobby Witt homers to left field.

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Royals Review

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Royals mop the Athletics, win fifth straight https://t.co/fO5khWX5zw

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Kansas City Royals

6h

Midweek sweep! 🧹 #HEYHEYHEYHEY

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Joel Goldberg

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#Royals win 6-2. First 4-game sweep of A’s since 1994. Bobby Witt Jr reached base 12 times, scored eight runs in series. Michael Massey third 3-hit game during a 6-game hitting streak. Isaac Collins ended 0-14 w/a 2-RBI single. Maikel Garcia exited w/a left hamstring Injury.

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MLB

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The @Royals sweep a 4-game series against the A’s for the first time since 1994!

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Kansas City Royals

6h

FINAL: Royals 6, Athletics 2 #HEYHEYHEYHEY

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Live Odds	Spread	O/U	Moneyline
Athletics	+1.5 -194	O 8.5 +100	+118
KC Royals	-1.5 +160	U 8.5 -122	-126

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