The Royals defeated the A's today by the score of 18-3 in National League action.

They were lead by Brian Virbitsky 3 for 3, Dan Crossan 1 for 1, Kenny Jensen 2 for 3, Adam Waldie 1 for 2 and Evan Cummings 1 for 3.

Dan Crossan pitched 3 solid innings and Brian Virbitsky pitched 1 scoreless 4th inning to pick up the save. Gabe Malek was a horse behind the plate catching all 4 innings in the victory.