In the aftermath of the A’s four-game road sweep of the Royals, we dive inside some of the significant numbers that stand out as Oakland approaches the 2016 finish line:
43 — Total number of runs the A’s scored in their four-game rampage through Kansas City. That’s an Oakland record for runs over a series of four games or less. Where exactly did this come from? Great question. They mustered just 26 runs total over a nine-game homestand that preceded their trip to Kauffman Stadium.
19-36 — The A’s record in games decided by four runs or more.