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The Kansas City Royals are not playing to the level that many expected this season and the team has seemed to reach their breaking point after another loss.

Saturday's 4-0 loss to the Athletics marked the eighth time the Royals have been shut out this season, a number that matches the total from last season. Except, of course, that they've hit that mark by June 14,

Royals third. Kyle Isbel doubles to shallow right field. Maikel Garcia out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Jeffrey Springs to Nick Kurtz. Kyle Isbel to third. Bobby Witt doubles to deep

KC rookie starter Noah Cameron tossed five scoreless innings on Sunday as his son, Auggie, watched from the stands. The Royals gave him a two-run lead as Bobby Witt Jr. and Vinnie Pasquantino each logged RBIs in the third inning.

Bobby Witt Jr. reflected on the Royals' 4-0 loss to the Athletics, marking their fifth straight of the season on Saturday.

The Athletics have taken advantage of the scuffling Kansas City Royals to find some needed road success. On Sunday afternoon, the A's will try to sweep a three-game set and send the Royals to a winless six-game homestand.