A’s drop opener 4-1 to Royals in extra innings
The Athletics lost 4-1 to the Royals in extra innings after a three-run homer by Bobby Witt Jr. in the 10th, despite Aaron Civale's strong start with five scoreless innings. The A’s failed to capitalize on multiple scoring chances, leaving several runners on base. The game remained tied until the top of the 10th, when Kansas City broke it open against reliever Justin Sterner.
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