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Kansas City Downed 7-2 By Oakland - Daniel Lynch Takes Loss

Kansas City dropped a 7-2 decision at Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium on Thursday as Oakland legged out a win behind winning pitcher Paul Blackburn.

The Athletics were a -116 favorite in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 10.5.

Paul Blackburn earned the victory for the Athletics, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 3, walking 2, and allowing 6 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Chad Pinder in the win.

Kansas City got a 2-inning outing from Joel Payamps in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 1 walks and 1 hits in his time on the mound, while Adalberto Mondesi had 2 hits in the loss for the Royals.

Oakland heads into a battle against Los Angeles. Kansas City, meanwhile, will have their next action against Seattle.