Overview

• After Noah Cameron loaded the bases in the fifth, Taylor Clarke surrendered Jacob Wilson’s bases-clearing double to tie the game 3-3.
• Jonathan India had opened the scoring with a three-run homer in the fourth for Kansas City.
• In the ninth, Angel Zerpa was lifted for Luinder Avila, Darell Hernaiz singled, a forceout set up pinch-runner Max Schuemann, and Shea Langeliers doubled to end it.
• Cameron finished his rookie season with a 2.99 ERA, cited as one of the best by a Royals rookie with at least 20 starts.
• Mason Barnett allowed three runs over 5 2/3 innings for Oakland, Justin Sterner recorded the final four outs for the win, and the series continues with Michael Wacha facing Luis Morales.