Big 6-Run Third Inning in 7th Game Propels A's over Royals

 

In an exciting finish, the Oakland A's defeated the Kansas Royals in seven games.  A recap of the quarterfinal playoff series:

Game 1:  KC 5, OAK 3 (13)

Yasmani Grandal clubbed a 2-run shot in the 13th inning for the game winner.

Game 2:  OAK 1, KC 0

Rick Porcello and three relievers shut out the Royals on five hits.  The ageless wonder, Yaddier Moina, drove in the only run of the game with a rbi double.

Game 3:  OAK 6, KC 5

Scooter Gennett doubled home Jackie Bradley Jr. in the top of the 9th for the game winner.

Game 4:  KC 2, OAK 0

Back and forth we go.  Michael Wacha tossed 7 2/3 innings of shutout baseball and Albert Almora Jr. hit a solo shot to allow Kansas City to tie the series up at two games a piece.

Game 5:  KC 3, OAK 1

Another sensational pitching performance as Carlos Rondon only allowed one hit over eight innings before the bullpen pitched a hitless ninth inning.  Homers by Mookie Betts and Domingo Santana for Kansas City.

Game 6:  OAK 6, KC 0

Clutch pitching by Rick Porcello who won his second game of the series.  Porcello tossed 7+ scoreless innings.  The bat of Jose Martinez woke up as he had three hits including a homer, scored twice and knocked in three runs.

Game 7:  OAK 6, KC 4

The A's erased an early KC 3-0 lead by scoring six runs in the third.  Blake Treinen pitched 1 2/3 of scoreless innings in relief to nail down the save and the series win.