Royals take four-game series against Athletics with 6-2 win

The Kansas City Royals defeated the Oakland Athletics 6-2 on August 20, 2026, securing their first four-game sweep over the A's since 1994. Bobby Witt Jr. opened the scoring with a home run in the first inning, leading a strong offensive effort that included 12 hits. Starting pitcher Randy Dobnak received a no-decision despite allowing no runs in four innings. The Royals' bullpen limited the Athletics to just one hit in the final four and two-thirds innings. Kansas City improves to 17-15 since the All-Star Break. They will face the Detroit Tigers next weekend.

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