Royals @ Athletics · Apr 29, 2026 — MLB Central

Final Game 30 · Wed, Apr 29, 2026

Sutter Health Park Regular Season

Kansas City Royals Royals 2

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NIGHT game

5 Athletics Athletics

Away starter

Michael Wacha

Home starter

Luis Severino

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Severino's ace start, Butler's HR show A's at their best

WEST SACRAMENTO – Lawrence Butler removed the elephant mask from his head and let out a huge sigh of relief inside the Athletics dugout. A few innings later, Luis Severino soaked in a standing ovation from the home fans as he made his way back to the clubhouse.

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Lawrence Butler's three-run home run powers a 5-2 win00:03:33

Lawrence Butler's three-run home run and Luis Severino's eight strikeouts power the Athletics' 5-2 win over the Royals

Condensed Game: KC@ATH - 4/29/2600:11:49

Condensed Game: Bobby Witt Jr. and the Royals take on Lawrence Butler and the A's on April 29, 2026

Lawrence Butler's three-run home run (3)00:00:26

Lawrence Butler crushes a three-run home run to right field in the bottom of the 4th to give the A's a 4-1 lead

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Royals @ Athletics · 2–5

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