Royals score nine runs to defeat Athletics in Kansas City

The Kansas City Royals defeated the Oakland Athletics 9-5 on August 17 at Kauffman Stadium. After the Athletics opened the scoring with a Jeff McNeil home run, the Royals responded strongly, scoring in five different innings. Bobby Witt Jr. and Jac Caglianone were key contributors, with Witt hitting a two-run homer. Michael Wacha started for Kansas City and allowed four runs over five innings, while three relief pitchers kept Oakland scoreless throughout the latter stages of the game. This victory improves the Royals' record to 52-74, while the Athletics fall to 49-76.

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