Royals are shut down, lose 5-2
The Athletics lost their hitting coach, but it was the Royals who struggled at the plate
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - APRIL 25: Salvador Perez #13 of the Kansas City Royals is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after hitting a home run during the 2nd inning of the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Kauffman Stadium on April 25, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) | Getty Images The first inning was a little wild in this one. First, the Royals scored a run on an unusual play.
Bobby singled because he is really fast though not his most impressive work with the bat. Then Carter Jensen singled and Witt went first to third. Then this happened: View Link Salvador’s little flare was not caught by Jacob Wilson because he did not close his glove on purpose?
It is hard to say definitively. He throws to second for the out at which point Bobby takes off for home. McNeil threw home rather than try to double off Perez at first, which was not a for sure out, but seemed the safer play.
Then in the bottom of the first, Oakland had their hitting coach ejected. It was hard to tell exactly why, but whatever he said did not sit well with John Libka who was behind home plate tonight. Unfortunately, the Royals could not get any more runs off of Luis Severino.