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Langeliers' Ninth-Inning Double Walks Off Royals as A's Win 4-3

The loss left Kansas City 80-80 needing wins in the final two games to post a winning record.

Overview

  • Rookie Jacob Wilson tied the game with a bases-clearing double in the fifth after Noah Cameron exited with two outs and the bases loaded.
  • Jonathan India opened the scoring with a three-run homer in the fourth for his ninth of the season.
  • Oakland has won 10 of its past 14 games and completed a 4-0 season sweep of Kansas City.
  • Royals rookie Noah Cameron worked 4 2/3 innings and finished his first season at 9-7 with a 2.99 ERA, one of the lowest by an AL rookie starter in recent decades.
  • Justin Sterner recorded the final four outs for the win after Mason Barnett allowed three runs over 5 2/3 innings, with pinch-runner Max Schuemann scoring the winner on Shea Langeliers' two-out double.