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The Athletics defeated the Kansas City Royals 6–3 on April 30 at Sutter Health Park in a low-scoring matchup that stayed well under the Vegas total of 1. Oakland's pitching staff struck out 6 batters while allowing 10 hits and 3 earned runs, posting a 4.23 ERA, while Kansas City's pitchers surrendered 11 hits and 5 earned runs with a 4.54 ERA. The Royals' two home runs provided their only offensive spark, but they managed just 3 RBIs on 10 hits, leaving runners stranded in scoring position. Oakland's defense was flawless with no errors, and despite posting a modest .716 OPS, the Athletics' 11 hits and 5 RBIs proved sufficient to secure the win. Both lineups struggled at the plate with batting averages hovering near .240, reflecting the pitching-dominated nature of the contest. The result marks another defensive advantage for Oakland as they continue their early-season push in the AL West.
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 1 |
| ATH | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 0 |
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Players who scored
Maikel Garcia ×2Elias DíazJacob Wilson ×2Shea Langeliers ×2Nick KurtzLawrence Butler
