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The Kansas City Royals defeated the Oakland Athletics 6-2 last night at Kauffman Stadium, completing their first four-game series sweep of the season
The Royals jumped out early and never looked back, beating their opponent with a strong offensive performance.
Bobby Witt Jr. hit a first-inning homer, while Isaac Collins added a two-run single in the third.
Kansas City tacked on more runs in the fifth to secure the win.
Connor Thomas earned his first MLB victory, and Nate Pearson closed it out.
The only concern was Maikel Garcia, who left early with a left hamstring injury.
The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Cincinnati Reds 10-9 yesterday afternoon in a wild game featuring a massive ninth-inning rally. With this thrilling victory, the Cardinals clinched a 3-2 series win at Great American Ball Park
The Cardinals blew an early 4-0 lead before rallying for the wild 10-9 win over the Reds.
Jordan Walker powered the offense with an RBI groundout and a three-run homer, but Cincinnati took the lead with a five-run sixth inning.
St. Louis erupted for six runs in the ninth, then survived a four-run Reds comeback to seal the victory.
Peter Strzelecki earned the win, while Riley O’Brien recorded a dramatic 33rd save.
