Kansas City Royals beat Athletics 9–5: August MLB Rundown

The Kansas City Royals beat Athletics 9–5 on August 17, 2026, in the 2026 MLB regular season. The final score was Athletics 5, Kansas City Royals 9.

Michael Wacha recorded 5 innings pitched for the Kansas City Royals. His pitching line listed 6 hits allowed, 4 earned runs allowed, 0 walks and 3 strikeouts.

Bobby Witt Jr. recorded 3 hits in 4 at-bats for the Kansas City Royals. His individual batting totals included 4 runs scored, 3 runs batted in and 1 home run. His line also included 1 walk and 0 strikeouts.

Jac Caglianone recorded 3 hits in 5 at-bats for the Kansas City Royals. His individual batting totals included 1 run scored, 2 runs batted in and 0 home runs. His line also included 0 walks and 0 strikeouts.

Salvador Perez recorded 1 hit in 3 at-bats for the Kansas City Royals. His individual batting totals included 0 runs scored, 2 runs batted in and 0 home runs. His line also included 0 walks and 1 strikeout.

Mason Barnett recorded 2 2/3 innings pitched for the Athletics. His pitching line listed 7 hits allowed, 6 earned runs allowed, 4 walks and 2 strikeouts.

Brian Serven recorded 1 hit in 4 at-bats for the Athletics. His individual batting totals included 1 run scored, 2 runs batted in and 1 home run. His line also included 0 walks and 0 strikeouts.

Jeff McNeil recorded 1 hit in 4 at-bats for the Athletics. His individual batting totals included 1 run scored, 1 run batted in and 1 home run. His line also included 0 walks and 0 strikeouts.

Tommy White recorded 1 hit in 3 at-bats for the Athletics. His individual batting totals included 1 run scored, 1 run batted in and 1 home run. His line also included 1 walk and 1 strikeout.