As spring training begins to wind down, the Athletics hosted the Kansas City Royals today at Hohokam Stadium in Mesa, Arizona. Luis Severino took the mound today against Cole Ragans in what ended up being a showdown of each team’s opening day starters. In the first inning, Severino sent the Royals down in order thanks to the arm of Shea Langeliers who threw out Michael Massey attempting to steal second.
The A’s rallied in the bottom of the second, scoring five off Ragans. Miguel Andujar got things started with a base hit. Jacob Wilson followed with a single also.