Live Updates: Kansas City Royals at Oakland Athletics (Game One)

The Royals hit the road for a showdown with the struggling Athletics.

Jun 16, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro (33) comes out during a pitching change in the eighth inning at Dodger Stadium. / © Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

On Tuesday night, the Kansas City Royals (41-32) will take on the Oakland Athletics (26-48) at the Oakland Coliseum. The game is set for 8:40 PM CDT and will be broadcasted on Bally Sports Kansas City, NBCSCA, ESPN+, and MLBN (out-of-market only).

The Royals will send right-handed pitcher Alec Marsh to the mound. Marsh has been a solid performer for the Royals this season, boasting a 5-3 record with a 3.63 ERA and 61 strikeouts. He will look to continue his strong performance and help the Royals secure a win on the road.

On the other side, the Athletics will counter with left-handed pitcher Hogan Harris. Harris, with a 0-0 record and a 2.49 ERA along with 23 strikeouts, will aim to stifle the Royals' offense and earn his first win of the season.

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How It Happened...

FINAL — Athletics 7, Royals 5.

Ninth Inning:

• In the top of the ninth inning, the Royals were unable to score. Kyle Isbel flew out to left, Maikel Garcia was called out on strikes, and Bobby Witt Jr. flew out to right. Mason Miller secured the win for the Athletics, closing the game with a final score of 7-5 in favor of Oakland.

Eighth Inning:

• In the top of the eighth inning, the Royals rallied but fell short. Vinnie Pasquantino singled and later scored on a groundout by Freddy Fermin. Salvador Perez singled and scored on Nick Loftin's groundout. MJ Melendez, who walked, advanced to second on Fermin's groundout and later scored on a sacrifice fly. Adam Frazier's flyout to center concluded the inning. In the bottom of the eighth inning, the Athletics were retired in order. Daz Cameron lined out to center, Zack Gelof grounded out to third, and Max Schuemann popped out in foul territory to first baseman Salvador Perez. Athletics 7, Royals 5.

Seventh Inning:

• In the top of the seventh inning, the Royals were retired after Adam Frazier's double. Kyle Isbel grounded out, Maikel Garcia struck out swinging, and Bobby Witt Jr. also struck out swinging. In the bottom of the seventh inning, the Athletics were retired in order. Tyler Soderstrom grounded out, Shea Langeliers struck out swinging, and Tyler Nevin flew out to right.

Sixth Inning:

• In the top of the sixth inning, the Royals went down in order. Nelson Velázquez flew out to center, Freddy Fermin struck out swinging, and Nick Loftin flew out to right. In the bottom of the sixth inning, Max Schuemann lined out to right, JJ Bleday doubled, and Miguel Andujar popped out in foul territory. Brent Rooker then struck out looking.

Fifth Inning:

• In the top of the fifth inning, the Royals managed to score a run. Kyle Isbel tripled on a line drive to right, and Maikel Garcia grounded out sharply to second, bringing Isbel home. Bobby Witt Jr. lined out to left, and Vinnie Pasquantino walked. Salvador Perez then flew out to center, ending the inning. In the bottom of the fifth inning, the Athletics were held scoreless. Shea Langeliers struck out on a foul tip, Tyler Nevin doubled, and Lawrence Butler grounded out to the pitcher, advancing Nevin to second. Zack Gelof struck out swinging to end the inning. Athletics 7, Royals 3.

Fourth Inning:

• In the top of the fourth inning, the Royals loaded the bases but failed to score. Vinnie Pasquantino grounded out to second, and Salvador Perez singled to right. Nelson Velázquez struck out looking. Freddy Fermin singled, advancing Perez to second. Nick Loftin walked, loading the bases. However, Garrett Hampson grounded out to second, ending the inning. In the bottom of the fourth inning, the Athletics widened their lead. Zack Gelof hit a three-run home run, scoring Lawrence Butler and Tyler Nevin. Max Schuemann struck out looking, and JJ Bleday grounded out sharply to second. Miguel Andujar singled, Brent Rooker doubled, and Andujar advanced to third. Tyler Soderstrom then flew out to center, ending the inning. Athletics 7, Royals 2.

Third Inning:

• In the top of the third inning, the Royals were quickly retired. Kyle Isbel grounded out to first, Maikel Garcia flew out to center, and Bobby Witt Jr. lined out to shortstop.In the bottom of the third inning, the Athletics extended their lead. Zack Gelof singled and then stole second base. Max Schuemann followed with a single, advancing Gelof to third. JJ Bleday's RBI double scored Gelof, moving Schuemann to third. Miguel Andujar's RBI single scored Schuemann, advancing Bleday to third. Brent Rooker, Tyler Soderstrom, and Shea Langeliers each struck out swinging, leaving runners on the corners. Athletics 4, Royals 2.

Second Inning:

• In the top of the second inning, the Royals tied the game. Salvador Perez struck out looking, and Nelson Velázquez flew out to center. Freddy Fermin reached on a shortstop error, setting up Nick Loftin's first career home run, scoring Fermin. Garrett Hampson then lined out to center. In the bottom of the second inning, the Athletics were retired in order. Shea Langeliers popped out to the catcher in foul territory, Tyler Nevin lined out to center with an athletic catch by Kyle Isbel, and Lawrence Butler flew out to right. Royals 2, Athletics 2.

First Inning:

• In the top of the first inning, the Royals were quickly retired. Maikel Garcia struck out looking, Bobby Witt Jr. fouled out to right field, and Vinnie Pasquantino grounded out to shortstop. Three up, three down. In the bottom of the first inning, the Athletics took the lead. Max Schuemann walked and then scored on JJ Bleday's RBI double. Miguel Andujar lined out to right, advancing Bleday to third. Brent Rooker hit a sacrifice fly to left, scoring Bleday. Tyler Soderstrom struck out to end the inning. Athletics 2, Royals 0.

Pregame:

• First pitch is scheduled for 8:40 p.m. CTD.

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