Kansas City Royals vs. Oakland Athletics
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Kansas City Royals vs. Oakland Athletics
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The Kansas City Royals extended their losing streak to 11 games following an 8-5 defeat against the Tigers on Tuesday night. This loss further dimmed their playoff hopes, as reflected by current sportsbook odds.Article:
The Royals' woes continued with an 8-5 loss to the Tigers, marking their 11th consecutive defeat. This setback has seriously hindered their playoff aspirations, according to sportsbook projections. Compounding their troubles, the Royals are in search of a starting pitcher for Wednesday’s game. Left-hander Mark Redman was slated to start but is sidelined due to forearm tightness.
Manager Buddy Bell is awaiting MRI results on Redman's arm and is grappling with bullpen fatigue. "We're trying to figure out what to do tomorrow because our bullpen is worn out," Bell stated. He hinted at the possibility of a roster adjustment, saying, "We might have to send out a position player. We definitely need another reliever."
Options include Mike Wood, who pitched 1 2/3 innings on Sunday against St. Louis, or left-hander Jimmy Gobble, who also pitched an inning on Sunday. Unfortunately, Omaha and Wichita lack healthy pitching prospects; left-hander J.P. Howell has been sidelined for nearly a month with a sore shoulder.
Meanwhile, the Oakland Athletics faced challenges of their own. Nearly a year ago, the A's were struggling with a 17-32 record and were 12.5 games out of first place. Plagued by injuries and two eight-game losing streaks, they were searching for answers.
This year, despite ongoing injury troubles and a recent four-game losing streak?"their second in two weeks?"the A's find themselves just a game out of first place after a 9-3 loss to Chicago. Starter Kirk Saarloos, who allowed six runs over 4.1 innings, reflected on the team's struggles. "It feels worse this year because of our expectations," Saarloos admitted. "Even with all the injuries, it's disappointing we haven't played consistently."
The sense of urgency is palpable. "The bottom line is we're struggling and we need to play better," remarked left fielder Jay Payton. "We can't blame injuries. We have to perform regardless of who’s on the field."
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