Athletics drop series opener to Royals 6-2

Abraham Toro led the attack with two hits out of the leadoff spot for the A’s tonight. His ninth inning single kept the game alive for Shea Langeliers’ homer. | Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images

Langeliers homer in the ninth too little-too late

After a rough series in Houston, the Oakland Athletics took on the Kansas City Royals in game one of a three-game series at Kauffman Stadium. Skipper Mark Kotsay sent righthanded hurler Mitch Spence to the mound to start today’s game. This...