An EMT takes a blow to the groin while on duty in the game between the Oakland Athletics and Kansas City Royals at Sutter Health Park.

Kansas City Royals (12-18, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Athletics (16-14, first in the AL West) West Sacramento, California; Thursday, 3:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Royals: Noah Cameron (2-1, 5.13 ERA,

Bobby Witt Jr. hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning, Salvador Perez had a solo shot and the Kansas City Royals beat the Athletics 4-1 on Tuesday night for their fourth straight victory. Witt drove a 1-0 pitch from Justin Sterner (1-3) to right-center with automatic runner Nick Loftin on second base and Kyle Isbel on first after he beat out a popped-up bunt that failed to advance the runner.

Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino, who is already struggling, leaves Tuesday night's game versus Athletics

The Royals’ offense could keep rolling in Sactown.

Carlos Cortes went 2 for 3 with a walk, extended his hit streak to nine games and is hitting .400 this season. Jacob Wilson and Jeff McNeil added two hits apiece for the Athletics. Butler's 404-foot shot in the fourth gave the Athletics a 4-1 lead.

The A's have plenty of talent to offer opposing teams, and the franchises that could end up being sellers are making this an interesting deadline.

The 27-year-old will get his first chance in the big leagues this season as Max Muncy (hand) lands on the injured list. Harris had a .274/.349/.342 slash line in 32 MLB games last season and isn't likely to fill a significant role while up with the Athletics.

Phillip Morse, Boston Red Sox owner and UMaine alum, donates $10 million to support student-athletes and facility maintenance at UMaine.

Bobby Witt Jr. hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning, Salvador Perez had a solo shot and the Kansas City Royals beat the Athletics 4-1 for their fourth straight victory.