A’s drop opener 4-1 to Royals in extra innings
The Athletics lost their opener against the Royals 4-1 in extra innings. Aaron Civale pitched five scoreless innings for the A's, but the game turned in the sixth when the Royals tied it with a home run. Bobby Witt Jr. hit a three-run homer in the tenth inning to secure the victory for Kansas City.
- ▪Aaron Civale pitched five scoreless innings for the Athletics.
- ▪The game was tied in the sixth inning after a home run by Salvador Perez.
- ▪Bobby Witt Jr. hit a three-run homer in the tenth inning to give the Royals a 4-1 lead.
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