Athletics pulled off the upset to defeat Kansas City Royals. Athletics entered the game as the underdog, with a 40% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, Athletics refused to go away, chipping away at Kansas City Royals's lead until Athletics took their first lead during the middle stretches of the game. Kansas City Royals never recovered after losing the lead, and by the time the game ended, Athletics had earned the upset.