ESPN
    • NFL
    • NBA
    • MLB
    • NHL
    • Soccer
    • WNBA
    • WWE
    • More Sports
    • Watch ESPN
      Watch
    • ESPN Fantasy
      Fantasy
    • Where to Watch
    • Search

    Kansas City Royals @ Athletics

    KC
    Kansas City RoyalsRoyalsKC
    12-17, 3-10 Away
    4
    12-17, 3-10 Away
    Final/10
    ATH
    AthleticsAthleticsATH
    15-14, 5-6 Home
    1
    15-14, 5-6 Home
    • Gamecast
    • Recap
    • Box Score
    • Play-by-Play
    • Videos
    hittersH-ABRHRRBIAVG
    M. Garcia3B
    2-5000.269
    B. Witt Jr.SS
    1-5113.289
    V. Pasquantino1B
    1-2000.167
    M. Massey2B
    0-2000.239
    S. PerezC
    2-5111.196
    J. CaglianoneRF
    0-4000.250
    L. ThomasLF
    1-2000.236
    C. JensenPH
    0-1000.265
    S. MarteLF
    0-0000.241
    I. CollinsDH
    0-3000.222
    N. Loftin2B-1B
    0-4100.276
    K. IsbelCF
    1-3100.290
    pitchersIPHERBBKPC-STERA
    K. Bubic
    5.0414696-583.74
    J. Schreiber
    1.0000013-84.50
    D. Lynch IV
    1.0100020-110.79
    M. Strahm
    1.0201226-174.22
    N. Mears
    1.0000214-112.45
    L. Erceg
    1.0101123-144.38
    Full Box Score

    Win Probability

    According to ESPN Analytics

    KCATH
    Hits
    8
    8
    Home Runs
    2
    0
    Total Bases
    17
    9
    Runners LOB
    7
    14

    Game Information

    Sutter Health Park
    9:40 PM, April 28, 2026Coverage: ESPN Unlmtd/MLB.TV
    Sacramento, California
    Attendance: 9,274
    Game Time:3:14
    • Umpires:
    • Home Plate Umpire - Sean Barber
    • First Base Umpire - John Libka
    • Second Base Umpire - D.J. Reyburn
    • Third Base Umpire - James Hoye

    Video Highlights

    Bobby Witt Jr. hits 3-run homer in 10th to lift Royals over Athletics 4-1 for 4th straight win

    — Bobby Witt Jr. hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning, Salvador Perez had a solo shot and the Kansas City Royals beat the Athletics 4-1 on Tuesday night for their fourth straight victory.
    Apr 29, 2026, 01:36 am - AP
    KC
    ATH
    12345678910RHE
    0000010003480
    0100000000180
    N. Mears
    win

    N. Mears2-1

    1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 2 K, 0 BB
    J. Sterner
    loss

    J. Sterner1-3

    1.0 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 0 K, 0 BB
    L. Erceg
    save

    L. Erceg7

    1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 1 K, 1 BB

    Scoring Summary

    Inning

    KCATH
    2ndWilson singled to center, Gelof scored.01
    6thPerez homered to center (425 feet).11
    10thWitt Jr. homered to right center (389 feet), Loftin scored and Isbel scored.41
    Full Play-By-Play
    Data is currently unavailable.

    Game Odds
    Odds by

    OpenMLTotalRL
    Kansas City RoyalsRoyalsKC
    (12-17)
    (12-17, 3-10 Away)
    (12-17)
    Kris Bubic
    (2-1, 3.74)
    -118
    ML
    -110
    o9.5
    -102
    -1.5
    +141
    AthleticsAthleticsATH
    (15-14)
    (15-14, 5-6 Home)
    (15-14)
    Aaron Civale
    (2-1, 3.23)
    u9.5
    -118
    -110
    u9.5
    -118
    +1.5
    -171
    See More Odds

    KC leads 1-0

    • Royals
      4
    • Athletics
      1
    Game 1
    4/28
    • Royals
    • Athletics
    Game 2
    4/29
    MLB.TV
    • Royals
    • Athletics
    Game 3
    4/30
    MLB.TV

    2026 American League Central Standings

    TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
    Detroit1515.500-L1
    Cleveland1516.4840.5L4
    Minnesota1317.4332L1
    Chicago1317.4332W2
    Kansas City1217.4142.5W4
    Full Standings

    2026 American League West Standings

    TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
    Athletics1514.517-L1
    Seattle1516.4841W1
    Texas1416.4671.5L3
    Los Angeles1219.3874L5
    Houston1119.3674.5L1
    Full Standings

    MLB News

    2026 MLB ABS challenge system tracker: Team, player rankings

    2026 MLB ABS challenge system tracker: Team, player rankings

    The ABS challenge system leaderboard ranks batters, pitchers, catchers, teams and umpires throughout the MLB season.
    Bobby Witt Jr. hits 3-run homer in 10th to lift Royals over Athletics 4-1 for 4th straight win

    Bobby Witt Jr. hits 3-run homer in 10th to lift Royals over Athletics 4-1 for 4th straight win

    — Bobby Witt Jr. hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning, Salvador Perez had a solo shot and the Kansas City Royals beat the Athletics 4-1 on Tuesday night for their fourth straight victory.
    Kansas City Royals vs. Athletics: Game Highlights

    Kansas City Royals vs. Athletics: Game Highlights

    Kansas City Royals vs. Athletics: Game Highlights
    All MLB News
    ESPN
    • Terms of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Your US State Privacy Rights
    • Children's Online Privacy Policy
    • Interest-Based Ads
    • About Nielsen Measurement
    • Your Privacy Choices
    • Contact Us
    • Disney Ad Sales Site
    • Work for ESPN
    • Corrections
    GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos.
    Copyright: © 2026 ESPN Enterprises, LLC. All rights reserved.