Athletics Need Pitching to Save Series | MLB News

The Athletics blew a late three-run lead with a walk-off loss to the Royals, now staring down a potential sweep. Jack Perkins pitched well into the game, backed by opener Brady Basso, but the bullpen’s fatigue and inability to close out innings remain a glaring weakness. Offensively, they’ve started strong with key early hits from McNeil, Bolte, White, and Butler — but without reliable pitching, those runs aren’t enough. The team needs to find a way to hold leads late if they want to avoid being swept.

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