Royals vs. Athletics game 29 preview and thread
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - APRIL 22: Maikel Garcia #11 of the Kansas City Royals pops out in the third inning during a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Kauffman Stadium on April 22, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Brandon Sloter/IOS/Getty Images) | Getty Images I’ll never get used to the Sacramento Athletics, and frankly I’m stunned that the MLB owners even allowed the Athletics’ ownership to do what they did. But everyone has dollar signs for eyes, I guess, and the sooner the A’s situation gets resolved the sooner that owners can get those sweet, sweet expansion fees in their pockets.
But here we are. Tonight, the Royals start their annual West Coast Road Trip by playing a midweek series against the A’s. The A’s, actually, are pretty good.
Former Royal Brent Rooker is hitting cleanup, while Rookie of the Year Nick Kurtz is hitting third. The A’s will be sending out Aaron Civale to the mound. Meanwhile, the Royals will counter with Kris Bubic and a lineup that features the return of Maikel Garcia.
Huzzah! Athletics lineup Game 1 vs. KC 🤝 pic.
twitter. com/Nwa2Os0Vs3 — Athletics (@Athletics) April 28, 2026 Royals lineup