Athletics vs. Kansas City Royals • Aug 19, 2026

In a thrilling contest, the Kansas City Royals rallied late to overcome a 5-2 deficit, scoring seven runs in the final three innings, highlighted by Vinnie Pasquantino's homer and a decisive double in the eighth, securing a 9-7 victory over the Athletics, who received a solid outing from Jeffrey Springs but ultimately succumbed to Drew Rom's struggles in relief.