The Kansas City Royals defeated the Oakland Athletics 9-7 on Wednesday, with the game decided by a dominant eighth inning. John Rave hit a bases-clearing double during the seven-run frame that proved decisive, per ESPN. Maikel Garcia also contributed a double in the inning that scored Rave.
Vinnie Pasquantino added a solo home run for Kansas City. The victory extended the Royals' recent success; Yahoo Sports reported they were going for a second consecutive series win. Oakland's bullpen could not hold a lead, with one outlet characterizing the loss as another collapse in what has been a recurring problem for the Athletics this season.