Will KC ever get their groove back?

Preview the June 14 matchup between the Kansas City Royals and Athletics with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

The Royals jumped on Severino early, with a base hit by Maikel Garcia, who then stole second; a walk to Vinnie Pasquantino and then an RBI double by Salvador Perez. Perez’ double drove in Garcia to give KC a 1-0 lead. In the top of the second, Austin Wynns homered to left field to tie the game at one each.

Kansas City lost its fourth straight game — all at home — this time a 6-4 loss to the Athletics. The Royals, trailing by five runs (6-1) in the ninth, showed signs of life. Nick Loftin brought in two runs with a triple off pitcher Mason Miller. John Rave hit a sacrifice fly that cut the lead to just two.

Top picks in the 2024 MLB Draft Nick Kurtz and Jac Caglianone will go head-to-head for the first time as big-leaguers when the Athletics take on the Kansas City

The 34-35 Kansas City Royals are happy to see the Yankees leave town and welcome the 26-44 Athletics. At one point earlier this season, the Athletics were showing some scrappy, feisty play and were threatening the Mariners and Astros in the AL West. But they have gone 3-7 in their last 10 games, like the Royals, and have faltered.