Bobby Witt Jr. fueled a Royals win with a multi-hit night, extending his MLB lead in hits as Kansas City edged Oakland 4-2. Michael Wacha bounced back with six scoreless innings, and the bullpen closed it out behind Carlos Estévez’s 42nd save. Luis Morales flashed elite velo but battled command, offering a tease for Oakland’s future. The night also featured a late-inninginsurance push from Witt and a dramatic Kotsay ejection that capped a tense scene.

With Witt Jr. chasing the league’s batting title and Estévez cementing saves, fantasy managers watched a game that highlighted late-season upside for Royals bats and closer reliability, while Morales provided a glimpse of the Athletics’ exciting rookie ace in Morales and other Oakland hitters shuffled through key at-bats.

Kansas City bullpen held the late lead as Michael Wacha spun six scoreless innings to notch his 10th win, delivering reliability for fantasy managers down the stretch. A two-run Pasquantino double in the fifth and Yastrzemski’s two-base night supplied the offense in a 4-2 win over Oakland. Estévez locked it down with his 42nd save, while the Royals leaned on a trio of relievers to bridge to the closer. Cole Ragans looms for Sunday’s finale, offering another streaming option for KC stacks.

Oakland’s offense flashed a spark with Shea Langeliers collecting three hits and an RBI, but the lineup didn’t back Morales enough as the A’s dropped their fifth meeting to KC this season. Mark Kotsay’s ejection in the ninth underscored the tense mood as Oakland searches for consistency down the stretch.

For fantasy players, the key takeaways are Wacha’s continued bounce-back, Pasquantino’s RBI-friendly profile, and Langeliers’ emerging hit tool in deeper leagues. Ragans’ Sunday assignment adds a high-upside, low-prefix streamer option for KC backers without a defined starter on the docket.

Mark Vientos showcased his potential during a crucial moment for the New York Mets, delivering a game-changing double in a recent match against the Kansas City Royals. With the Mets trailing in the eighth inning and the bases loaded, Vientos stepped up to face All-Star closer Carlos Estévez. After a tense at-bat, he connected for a double that cleared the bases, shifting the momentum and propelling the Mets to an 8-3 victory. Vientos's performance comes after a challenging stretch, including a 13-game RBI drought, highlighting the importance of resilience in baseball.

Manager Carlos Mendoza expressed satisfaction with Vientos's determination and credited his teammates for providing motivation during tough times. Vientos himself acknowledged the support around him, emphasizing his desire to be in high-pressure situations. This pivotal moment not only represents a personal turning point for Vientos but also offers hope for a Mets team looking to turn around their season in the second half.