Kansas City Royals vs. Athletics

Kansas City Royals vs. Athletics at Kauffman Stadium

The Athletics at Kauffman can bring a particular Kansas City memory rushing back. The Royals beat the then-Oakland club in the 2014 AL Wild Card Game, a postseason result that gave this franchise pairing a place in the home team's story. On April 13, the names meet again in a regular-season contest.

For a supporter who remembers that win, the connection is personal. It may bring back the people you watched with or the excitement of following that Royals team. Take that affection back to the ballpark. An old baseball memory is a good reason to make room for a new game.

This time, the outcome is still undecided. Enjoy the contrast between a result you can revisit and a contest you have to follow as it happens. You know why the opponent's name matters to you; now you get to care about a new opportunity for Kansas City.

The Athletics are an American League opponent from another division, with the West meeting the Royals' Central. This isn't a replay of the Wild Card game, and the season doesn't need to recreate 2014 to give you something worth enjoying. Your team, this visitor and a date at Kauffman are reasons enough.

Give that Royals connection somewhere to go. Find Kansas City–Athletics tickets for April 13 and add a new game to your baseball memories.