Royals 2 – 5 Athletics

MLB · Wed, Apr 29 · Sutter Health Park

Final

W: Luis Severino · L: Michael Wacha · SV: Mark Leiter Jr.

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
KC	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	6	1
ATH	0	1	0	3	0	1	0	0	–	5	11	0

Win probability

ATH 100%ATH 99%

KC 100%model, computed at ingest

Top performers

Luis Severino

ATH

7.0 IP, 1 ER, 8 K, 2 BB, (W)

Lawrence Butler

ATH

1-4, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 1 R

Nick Kurtz

ATH

2-4, 1 RBI, 1 BB

Key plays

▲ 1stCarter Jensen singles on a ground ball to right fielder Lawrence Butler. Bobby Witt Jr. to 3rd.0–0 · 43%

▲ 1stSalvador Perez lines into a force out, shortstop Jacob Wilson to second baseman Jeff McNeil. Bobby Witt Jr. scores. Carter Jensen out at 2nd. Salvador Perez to 1st.1–0 · 42%

▼ 2ndJacob Wilson doubles (7) on a line drive to center fielder Kyle Isbel.1–0 · 51%

▼ 2ndJeff McNeil doubles (6) on a line drive to right fielder Lane Thomas. Jacob Wilson scores.1–1 · 63%

▼ 4thLawrence Butler homers (3) on a fly ball to right center field. Jacob Wilson scores. Jeff McNeil scores.1–4 · 87%

▼ 6thNick Kurtz doubles (4) on a fly ball to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Darell Hernaiz scores.1–5 · 96%

▲ 9thMichael Massey out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Zack Gelof. Bobby Witt Jr. scores. Salvador Perez to 3rd.2–5 · 97%

Highlights (39)

▶ Jeff McNeil's RBI double

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▶ Michael Massey's sac fly

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▶ Lawrence Butler's three-run home run powers a 5-2 win

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▶ Condensed Game: KC@ATH - 4/29/26

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▶ Lawrence Butler's three-run home run (3)

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▶ Luis Severino strikes out eight against Royals

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▶ Nick Kurtz's RBI double

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▶ Bobby Witt Jr.'s increases his hitting streak to 10

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▶ A's execute slick double play to end inning

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▶ Mark Leiter Jr. seals the win with a strikeout

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▶ Darell Hernaiz snags a lineout

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▶ Nick Kurtz out at home after challenge

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▶ Lane Thomas gets the out at home

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▶ Nick Kurtz extends his on base streak to 18 games

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▶ Salvy and BWJ apologizing to the security guard

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▶ Bobby Witt Jr. scores after a forceout

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▶ Michael Wacha strikes out Nick Kurtz

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▶ Luis Severino strikes out Maikel Garcia

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▶ Jeff McNeil out at third after review

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▶ Athletics hitting coach Chris Cron ejected by umpire

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▶ EMT member gets hit with a ball in the dugout

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▶ A's fan makes a great catch in the stands

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▶ Lawrence Butler on his three-run home run

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▶ Mark Kotsay discusses the A's 5-2 win

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▶ Matt Quataro on Royals' 5-2 loss

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▶ Ball 1 call confirmed after ABS challenge

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▶ Luis Severino's outing against the Royals

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▶ Breaking down Luis Severino's pitches

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▶ Michael Wacha's outing against the Athletics

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▶ Breaking down Michael Wacha's pitches

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▶ Measuring the stats on Lawrence Butler's home run

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▶ Starting lineups for Royals at Athletics - April 29, 2026

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▶ Fielding alignment for Kansas City, April 29 vs Athletics

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▶ Bench availability for Athletics, April 29 vs Royals

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▶ Bullpen availability for Kansas City, April 29 vs Athletics

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▶ Bullpen availability for Athletics, April 29 vs Royals

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▶ Probable pitchers for Royals at Athletics - April 29, 2026

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▶ Michael Wacha against the Athletics

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▶ Luis Severino against the Royals

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Full play-by-play (74)

▲ 1stMaikel Garcia strikes out swinging.0–0 · 53%

▲ 1stBobby Witt Jr. singles on a ground ball to shortstop Jacob Wilson.0–0 · 50%

▲ 1stCarter Jensen singles on a ground ball to right fielder Lawrence Butler. Bobby Witt Jr. to 3rd.0–0 · 43%

▲ 1stSalvador Perez lines into a force out, shortstop Jacob Wilson to second baseman Jeff McNeil. Bobby Witt Jr. scores. Carter Jensen out at 2nd. Salvador Perez to 1st.1–0 · 42%

▲ 1stMichael Massey flies out to left fielder Carlos Cortes.1–0 · 43%

▼ 1stNick Kurtz called out on strikes.1–0 · 41%

▼ 1stShea Langeliers pops out to catcher Carter Jensen in foul territory.1–0 · 39%

▼ 1stCarlos Cortes walks.1–0 · 41%

▼ 1stBrent Rooker flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.1–0 · 39%

▲ 2ndIsaac Collins strikes out swinging.1–0 · 41%

▲ 2ndJac Caglianone strikes out swinging.1–0 · 43%

▲ 2ndLane Thomas singles on a ground ball to left fielder Carlos Cortes.1–0 · 41%

▲ 2ndPitcher Luis Severino picks off Lane Thomas at 1st on throw to first baseman Nick Kurtz.1–0 · 43%

▼ 2ndJacob Wilson doubles (7) on a line drive to center fielder Kyle Isbel.1–0 · 51%

▼ 2ndJeff McNeil doubles (6) on a line drive to right fielder Lane Thomas. Jacob Wilson scores.1–1 · 63%

▼ 2ndZack Gelof strikes out swinging.1–1 · 51%

▼ 2ndLawrence Butler reaches on a throwing error by first baseman Salvador Perez.1–1 · 53%

▼ 2ndWith Darell Hernaiz batting, Lawrence Butler picked off and caught stealing 2nd base, second baseman Michael Massey.1–1 · 51%

▲ 3rdKyle Isbel flies out to center fielder Zack Gelof.1–1 · 53%

▲ 3rdMaikel Garcia lines out to right fielder Lawrence Butler.1–1 · 55%

▲ 3rdBobby Witt Jr. flies out to right fielder Lawrence Butler.1–1 · 55%

▼ 3rdDarell Hernaiz lines out to left fielder Isaac Collins.1–1 · 53%

▼ 3rdNick Kurtz strikes out swinging.1–1 · 51%

▼ 3rdShea Langeliers walks.1–1 · 53%

▼ 3rdCarlos Cortes singles on a ground ball to right fielder Lane Thomas. Shea Langeliers to 3rd.1–1 · 56%

▼ 3rdBrent Rooker strikes out swinging.1–1 · 51%

▲ 4thCarter Jensen strikes out swinging.1–1 · 54%

▲ 4thSalvador Perez grounds out, shortstop Jacob Wilson to first baseman Nick Kurtz.1–1 · 56%

▲ 4thMichael Massey grounds out, first baseman Nick Kurtz to pitcher Luis Severino.1–1 · 56%

▼ 4thJacob Wilson singles on a line drive to right fielder Lane Thomas.1–1 · 62%

▼ 4thJeff McNeil singles on a line drive to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Jacob Wilson to 2nd.1–1 · 68%

▼ 4thZack Gelof out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Michael Wacha to second baseman Michael Massey. Jacob Wilson to 3rd. Jeff McNeil to 2nd.1–1 · 68%

▼ 4thLawrence Butler homers (3) on a fly ball to right center field. Jacob Wilson scores. Jeff McNeil scores.1–4 · 87%

▼ 4thDarell Hernaiz strikes out swinging, catcher Carter Jensen to first baseman Salvador Perez.1–4 · 86%

▼ 4thNick Kurtz walks.1–4 · 87%

▼ 4thShea Langeliers singles on a sharp ground ball to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., deflected by third baseman Maikel Garcia. Nick Kurtz to 2nd.1–4 · 88%

▼ 4thRoyals challenged (tag play), call on the field was overturned: Carlos Cortes singles on a ground ball to right fielder Lane Thomas. Nick Kurtz out at home on the throw, right fielder Lane Thomas to catcher Carter Jensen. Shea Langeliers to 2nd.1–4 · 86%

▲ 5thIsaac Collins grounds out, second baseman Jeff McNeil to first baseman Nick Kurtz.1–4 · 88%

▲ 5thJac Caglianone walks.1–4 · 86%

▲ 5thLane Thomas called out on strikes.1–4 · 88%

▲ 5thKyle Isbel singles on a ground ball. Jac Caglianone out at 2nd, hit by batted ball, second baseman Jeff McNeil unassisted.1–4 · 89%

▼ 5thBrent Rooker flies out to right fielder Lane Thomas.1–4 · 89%

▼ 5thJacob Wilson flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.1–4 · 88%

▼ 5thJeff McNeil walks.1–4 · 89%

▼ 5thZack Gelof flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins.1–4 · 88%

▲ 6thMaikel Garcia lines out to third baseman Darell Hernaiz.1–4 · 90%

▲ 6thBobby Witt Jr. strikes out swinging.1–4 · 91%

▲ 6thCarter Jensen walks.1–4 · 90%

▲ 6thSalvador Perez flies out to center fielder Zack Gelof.1–4 · 91%

▼ 6thLawrence Butler strikes out swinging.1–4 · 91%

▼ 6thDarell Hernaiz singles on a line drive to center fielder Kyle Isbel.1–4 · 92%

▼ 6thNick Kurtz doubles (4) on a fly ball to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Darell Hernaiz scores.1–5 · 96%

▼ 6thShea Langeliers flies out sharply to center fielder Kyle Isbel.1–5 · 96%

▼ 6thCarlos Cortes strikes out swinging.1–5 · 95%

▲ 7thMichael Massey called out on strikes.1–5 · 96%

▲ 7thIsaac Collins flies out to left fielder Carlos Cortes.1–5 · 97%

▲ 7thJac Caglianone called out on strikes.1–5 · 97%

▼ 7thBrent Rooker grounds out, third baseman Maikel Garcia to first baseman Salvador Perez.1–5 · 97%

▼ 7thJacob Wilson walks.1–5 · 97%

▼ 7thJeff McNeil grounds into a force out, second baseman Michael Massey to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. Jacob Wilson out at 2nd. Jeff McNeil to 1st.1–5 · 97%

▼ 7thZack Gelof grounds out, third baseman Maikel Garcia to first baseman Salvador Perez.1–5 · 97%

▲ 8thLane Thomas walks.1–5 · 95%

▲ 8thKyle Isbel grounds into a force out, third baseman Darell Hernaiz to second baseman Jeff McNeil. Lane Thomas out at 2nd. Kyle Isbel to 1st.1–5 · 97%

▲ 8thMaikel Garcia grounds into a double play, second baseman Jeff McNeil to shortstop Jacob Wilson to first baseman Nick Kurtz. Kyle Isbel out at 2nd. Maikel Garcia out at 1st.1–5 · 98%

▼ 8thLawrence Butler flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins.1–5 · 99%

▼ 8thDarell Hernaiz flies out to right fielder Lane Thomas.1–5 · 99%

▼ 8thNick Kurtz singles on a soft ground ball to catcher Carter Jensen.1–5 · 99%

▼ 8thShea Langeliers flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.1–5 · 99%

▲ 9thBobby Witt Jr. singles on a line drive to right fielder Lawrence Butler.1–5 · 97%

▲ 9thCarter Jensen pops out to catcher Shea Langeliers in foul territory.1–5 · 99%

▲ 9thSalvador Perez singles on a ground ball to shortstop Jacob Wilson. Bobby Witt Jr. to 2nd.1–5 · 97%

▲ 9thMichael Massey out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Zack Gelof. Bobby Witt Jr. scores. Salvador Perez to 3rd.2–5 · 97%

▲ 9thIsaac Collins walks.2–5 · 97%

▲ 9thJac Caglianone strikes out swinging.2–5 · 99%

Box score

Kansas City Royals

Batter	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
Maikel Garcia 3B	4	0	0	0	0	1	.259
Bobby Witt Jr. SS	4	2	2	0	0	1	.297
Carter Jensen C	3	0	1	0	1	1	.267
Salvador Perez 1B	4	0	1	1	0	0	.198
Michael Massey 2B	3	0	0	1	0	1	.224
Isaac Collins LF	3	0	0	0	1	1	.213
Jac Caglianone DH	3	0	0	0	1	3	.241
Lane Thomas RF	2	0	1	0	1	1	.246
Kyle Isbel CF	3	0	1	0	0	0	.292

Pitcher	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	P	ERA
Michael WachaL	5.0	8	4	4	4	5	105	3.13
Luinder Avila	1.0	2	1	1	0	2	20	9.00
Alex Lange	1.0	0	0	0	1	0	15	7.11
Mason Black	1.0	1	0	0	0	0	20	0.00

Athletics

Batter	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
Nick Kurtz 1B	4	0	2	0	1	1	2	.243
Shea Langeliers C	4	0	1	0	0	1	0	.314
Carlos Cortes LF	3	0	2	0	0	1	1	.400
Brent Rooker DH	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	.111
Jacob Wilson SS	3	2	2	0	0	1	0	.285
Jeff McNeil 2B	3	1	2	0	1	1	0	.289
Zack Gelof CF	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	.226
Lawrence Butler RF	4	1	1	1	3	0	1	.187
Darell Hernaiz 3B	4	1	1	0	0	0	1	.200

Pitcher	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	P	ERA
Luis SeverinoW	7.0	4	1	1	2	8	103	4.46
Joel Kuhnel	1.2	2	1	1	1	0	31	2.70
Mark Leiter Jr.S	0.1	0	0	0	1	1	11	6.23

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