Witt Jr. Lights Up Royals Win | Oakland News

Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 18, 2026 · 1m

Bobby Witt Jr. exploded for a four-RBI night, smashing a two-run homer and driving in another with a double as the Royals cruised to a 9-5 win over the A’s. After falling behind early on a first-pitch homer, Kansas City stormed back thanks to clutch hits from Maikel Garcia and Salvador Perez, then held off a late A’s rally led by Tommy White and Brian Serven. Support came from Jac Caglinone and Kyle Isbel, while Michael Wacha (5 IP) and Steven Cruz (4th save) anchored the pitching. Mason Barnett struggled, surrendering multiple runs. The A’s next start Jack Perkins vs. Royals’ Daniel Lynch IV…