The Royals have lost four in a row and six of their last seven. The offensive outburst that allowed them to take a series from the Cardinals in St. Louis feels a lifetime ago. Even worse, the offense is still struggling mightily despite getting to face an Athletics staff that is truly terrible.

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,

That’s because the Royals only had six baserunners all day. Four singles, a hit by pitch, and a walk. The Royals also struck out a dozen times. There’s just nothing good to report about this one. Maikel Garcia was 2-for-4 but couldn’t do everything himself.

Jacob Lopez became the latest pitcher to shut down the Royals with six innings of three-hit ball, Max Muncy and Lawrence Butler hit homers, and the Athletics beat struggling Kansas City 4-0 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.

Austin Wynns and Luis Urías hit home runs, Luis Severino pitched 7 2/3 strong innings, and the Athletics beat Kansas City 6-4 on Friday night to end a 14-game road losing streak and hand the Royals their fourth straight loss.