Witt's 10th-Inning Homer Lifts Royals Over Athletics Again
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WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Bobby Witt Jr. hit a three-run home run in the 10th inning to lift the Kansas City Royals to a 4-1 extra-innings victory over the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night. Salvador Perez earlier tied the game with a sixth-inning solo homer, and Witt extended his hitting streak to nine games.
Kansas City's bullpen combined with starter Kris Bubic to limit Oakland to one run; Nick Mears earned the win and Lucas Erceg closed with the final out for his seventh save opportunity conversion. The Royals secured their fourth consecutive victory Tuesday, and the A's left the bases loaded in the 10th.
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Timeline
- 1. Second inning: Zack Gelof scores for Oakland on Jacob Wilson's two-out single.
- 2. Sixth inning: Salvador Perez hits a solo home run to tie the game 1-1.
- 3. End of ninth: Regulation concludes tied, forcing extra innings.
- 4. Tenth inning: Bobby Witt Jr. hits a three-run homer off Justin Sterner.
- 5. Bottom 10th: Lucas Erceg retires Darell Hernaiz to secure the save and finalize a 4-1 Royals win.
Why it matters
If you're a Royals fan, this is a thrilling win. It shows the team's grit and determination, especially in extra innings. Plus, Witt's hitting streak is something to watch. If you're an A's fan, it's a tough loss, but remember: baseball is a game of ups and downs.
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