Royals and Athletics face off in August 18 game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 11:10 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
The Kansas City Royals are hosting the Oakland Athletics on August 18, 2026. The Royals look to continue their offensive momentum after a strong performance in the previous game, where they scored multiple runs. Starting pitcher Daniel Lynch IV has struggled historically as a starter with a high ERA and poor wOBA. The game remains in progress, with both teams fielding their lineups as they aim for a high-scoring contest.
- •Royals scored many runs in their last game against Athletics.
- •Daniel Lynch IV is starting for the Royals despite past struggles.
- •Both teams have released their lineups ahead of the game.
- •The game is still in progress on August 18.
- 11:10 PMYahoo Sports — Royals vs. Athletics August 18 game discussion
"The boyz are back, baby!!!! Jac, Vinnie, Maikel, Bob, everyone’s here—on offense, as it were. Yesterday, they scored a bunch of runs. It was delightful. Today, they will need to score a bunch of runs. The Royals are inexplicably sticking Daniel Lynch IV in the rotation. Lynch’s career splits are super obvious: as a starter, […]
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