Royals score three in ninth to overcome A's 4-3 in Kansas City

The Kansas City Royals rallied for three runs in the bottom of the ninth to defeat the Oakland Athletics 4-3 on August 18, 2026. The A's initially held a 3-0 lead entering the final frame, fueled by key hits from Jeff McNeil and Tommy White. However, their bullpen faltered as the Royals loaded the bases and tied the game with a two-run single before Bobby Witt Jr. delivered the walk-off hit. The A's missed a chance for their 50th win of the season and will look to bounce back in the next game.

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