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Kansas City Royals vs Oakland Athletics Wrap - Kansas City Wins 5-1

Oakland struck out 10 times against Daniel Lynch in losing 5-1 to Kansas City on Friday at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.

Kansas City won as a +145 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 7 were rewarded at the payout window.

Daniel Lynch earned the victory for the Royals, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 10, walking 2, and allowing 4 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Salvador Perez in the win.

Oakland got a 5-inning outing from Frankie Montas in the loss. He gave up 3 earned runs, 3 walks and 10 hits in his time on the mound, while Elvis Andrus had 2 hits in the loss for the Athletics.

Kansas City outhit their counterparts 11-5 in the game.