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The Kansas City Royals defeated the Oakland Athletics 9-7 last night at Kauffman Stadium, securing a series victory thanks to an explosive seven-run rally in the bottom of the eighth inning.
trailing 5-2 entering the 8th, Kansas City erupted for 7 runs in the eighth, highlighted by John Rave’s bases-clearing double, then held on despite a late Oakland homer.
Vinnie (PASS-KWIN-TINO)Pasquantino homered and drove in a run, while Maikel Garcia had a big two-hit inning.
Jac Caglianone left the game with right ankle soreness.

The St. Louis Cardinals fell 5-4 to the Cincinnati Reds last night at Great American Ball Park after a late-game rally fell just short
after falling behind 2-0 early, Sal Stewart’s 422-foot, three-run homer in the sixth sparked Cincinnati’s comeback, and two insurance runs in the eighth proved crucial.
St. Louis made it close in the ninth with Jordan Walker’s two-run homer, but Reds closer Emilio Pagán shut the door to seal the win.