OAKLAND, Calif. — — Brent Rooker hit a two-run home run off Dylan Coleman in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Oakland Athletics a 6-4 win over the Kansas City Royals on Monday night.
Bobby Witt Jr. hit his 25th home run for Kansas City.
Trevor May (4-4), the fifth — and last — pitcher used by the A’s, retired three batters and earned the win.
The Royals used Tucker Davidson as an opener in the game and he became the 20th starting pitcher the Royals have used this season, a franchise record.
Royals LHP Angel Zerpa (1-1, 6.08 ERA) will make his second start of the season Tuesday at 8:40.