Good start bad finish for the Kansas City Royals Thursday in a 7-2 loss to the Oakland A’s.
The Royals scored 2 runs in the first inning on a Salvador Perez 2 run home run. His 45th home run of the season tieing Johnny Bench for the most home runs hit in a season by a catcher.
He is also tied with Mike Sweeney for 2nd place on the Royals’ all-time home run list. He is also tied for the major league lead for home runs.
Oakland scored 4 runs in the 3rd inning. scoring 3 of the runs off of starter Daniel Lynch who left the game in the 3rd with calf tightness.
Oakland added 3 more runs in the top of the 9th.
With the loss, the Royals are officially eliminated from playoff contention.
The Royals host the Seattle Mariners Friday night beginning of a 3 game weekend series.
Oakland A’s outscore Kansas City Royals 7-2
