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The Royals entered the season with raised expectations after their young core helped guide them to their first postseason appearance since their 2015 championship. So far here in 2025 they have gotten great results from their pitching staff but their offense has been a major let down,

It’s Friday, June 13 and the Athletics (26-44) are in Kansas City to take on the Royals (34-35). Luis Severino is slated to take the mound for the Athletics against Michael Wacha for Kansas City.

The gold of the No. 4 still shimmers when the light hits it just right, and the silhouette of Alex Gordon’s iconic pose as he rounded first base following his home run in Game 1 of the 2015 World Series immediately brings back memories of that moment,

The New York Yankees came into Kauffman Stadium and laid a smackdown on the Kansas City Royals. The Yankees won 10-2 on Tuesday night, 6-3 on Wednesday, and then stole a 1-0 decision on Thursday without Aaron Judge in the lineup.

All around, it was a game to forget for Royals fans. Kansas City dropped to 34-36. Here are other notables from Friday's game... Michael Wacha has had better days. Wacha wasn't at

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.