Dominant Pitching and Power Hitting
What a game, A's fans!
Our boys put up a clinic at Kauffman Stadium as we silenced the Kansas City Royals with a decisive 4-0 victory. From the get-go, our pitching was in prime form, keeping the Royals off the board inning after inning. 
But it wasn't just the arms on display, our bats made plenty of noise too!In the 2nd inning, we got on the board thanks to a brilliant display from Max Muncy, who launched a two-run homer to left field, bringing home Tyler Soderstrom, who had walked earlier. This was a tone-setter for the rest of the game, and Muncy's big swing for the fences put us up 2-0.
Adding to the Lead
The 4th inning saw another opportunity shining brightly. After Luis Urías delivered a clutch double to left, in came Tyler Soderstrom once again – this time racing home from second base, thanks to his gutsy steal earlier in the inning. The score climbed to 3-0 in favor of our Athletics, and the Royals had no answer for our offensive spree. Soderstrom's hustle and keen eye were invaluable tonight.
Sealing the Deal
Fast forward to the top of the 7th, and Lawrence Butler decided he wasn't going to sit back. He crushed a mammoth home run (426 feet!) to center field, putting us further ahead at 4-0. That moment was a testament to the power residing in our lineup, and it was the final nail in the Royals' coffin.
Unyielding Defense
Apart from our effective offensive display, our defense stood resolute and unyielding. The Royals tried to muster anything but were repeatedly shut down. Key players like Drew Waters and Maikel Garcia were unable to make any substantial impact, thanks to our impeccable defensive setups and outstanding pitching.
Overall, this victory gives us another reason to cheer as we walked away with a well-earned win. Our guys played with heart and soul, and it's games like these that make being an Athletics fan oh-so-rewarding. Can't wait for the next one, let's keep this momentum rolling!
Scoreboard for Athletics @ Royals (June 14th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 |