Jacob Lopez allowed three hits and struck out nine across six scoreless innings, and Max Muncy clubbed a two-run homer Saturday, as the visiting Athletics won 4-0 over the scuffling Kansas City Royals,

Bobby Witt Jr. reflected on the Royals' 4-0 loss to the Athletics, marking their fifth straight of the season on Saturday.

Nothing came of the scoring chance. Pasquantino flew out to end the potential threat. The A’s (28-44) earned a 4-0 victory and a series win. The Royals have lost five straight games, all at home. It was the latest entry in the Royals’ 2025 story. The club has been haunted by missed opportunities and it’s affecting the entire lineup.

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.

Royals first. Jonathan India flies out to deep right field to Lawrence Butler. Bobby Witt grounds out to shortstop, Jacob Wilson to Nick Kurtz. Maikel Garcia singles to deep left center field.

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.