Royals' Michael Wacha Strikes Out 5 in Loss to Athletics

In his outing against the Athletics, Michael Wacha went 5.33 innings while fanning five batters. He allowed nine hits and five earned runs, which added to his season totals of 80 innings pitched with a 3.38 ERA.

Wacha's season strikeout count rose to 60 with the latest performance, maintaining a K/9 rate of 6.8 over 14 starts. His 1.23 WHIP remains steady as he continues to search for his fourth win in the 2025 season.