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Kansas City Royals vs Oakland Athletics โ Recap
March 14, 2026 ยท Hohokam Stadium ยท View Preview
Game Recap
The Oakland Athletics launched an offensive onslaught against the Kansas City Royals, fueled by Shea Langeliers' three home runs, to secure a decisive 12-1 victory. Athletics pitching, led by Jacob Lopez, limited the Royals to just one run over the course of the game.
Oakland built its commanding lead steadily, with Langeliers providing consistent power throughout the contest. The Royals managed only a single run, struggling to generate any momentum against the Athletics' arms. As the game progressed, Oakland's bats continued to add to their tally, leaving Kansas City little chance to mount a comeback.
Langeliers' trio of home runs served as the linchpin for the Athletics' offensive explosion, driving in three runs and scoring three himself. While the Oakland offense applied pressure throughout, they cemented their dominance with a five-run outburst in the eighth inning, transforming a comfortable lead into an insurmountable margin. This late-game surge underscored their consistent ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities.
Ultimately, the Athletics' overpowering offense, highlighted by Langeliers' career day, combined with a strong pitching performance, proved too much for the Royals to overcome. The comprehensive win pushed Oakland's record to 50-75, while Kansas City's record now stands at 51-75.
Player of the Game
Turning Point
The game turned in the 8th inning, when the Oakland Athletics scored 5 runs.
Pitching
| Pitcher | Team | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Lopez W | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4.50 | |
| Ryan Bergert L |
|
3.2 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 6.52 |
| Scott Barlow | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3.60 | |
| Nick Mears |
|
1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5.68 |
| Joel Kuhnel | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2.35 | |
| Tyler Ferguson | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6.00 | |
| Wander Suero | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2.16 | |
| Daniel Lynch IV |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2.70 |
| Jose Cuas |
|
1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7.71 |
| Hunter Patteson |
|
0.2 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 11.12 |
| Michael Kelly | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.79 | |
| Andrew Perez |
|
0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Batting
| Batter | Team | AB | H | HR | RBI | R | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| Leo De Vries | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| Tommy White | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Nick Kurtz | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
| Henry Bolte | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Ryan Lasko | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Daniel Vazquez |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cade Marlowe | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Colby Thomas | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jacob Wilson | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Joey Meneses | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Tyler Soderstrom | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Elias Diaz |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
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