Royals take four-game series against Athletics with 6-2 win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 9:35 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
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.
- •Bobby Witt Jr. homered in the first inning
- •Royals had 12 hits in the game
- •Randy Dobnak pitched four scoreless innings
- •Royals improve record to 17-15 since All-Star Break
- •Next game against Detroit Tigers this weekend
- 9:35 PMYahoo Sports — Royals mop the Athletics, win fifth straight
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