Fresh off a series sweep at the hands of the Los Angeles Angels, the Athletics traveled to Kansas City to take on the Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Luis Severino took the mound for the Athletics tonight against Michael Wacha for the Royals.
Both teams were wearing Play Ball patches on their caps for Friday’s game. The Play Ball Weekend in the MLB is designed to encourage and inspire future baseball and softball players across the world with activities hosted by both major league and minor league clubs and their partners.
The Royals jumped on Severino early, with a base hit by Maikel Garcia, who then stole second; a walk to Vinnie Pasquantino and then an RBI double by Salvador Perez.