A's aiming for big series win vs. Royals
The Oakland Athletics are within striking distance of claiming one of the wild-card spots in the American League, with Boston and Toronto tied for the top spot. With the New York Yankees in an apparent free-fall, the A's will have a chance to make up some ground with a three-game series in Kansas City.
Heading into Monday's action in Kansas City, the A's are tied with the Mariners with a 77-66 record, three games behind