Marcus Semien didn't have much time to think after making a diving stop on Salvador Perez's sharp grounder in the eighth inning. With Kansas City's Whit Merrifield off third base and breaking for home, the Oakland shortstop had no one choice but to throw to the plate. It worked out perfectly for both Semien and the A's. Matt Chapman homered leading off the bottom of the eighth, moments after Semien's defensive gem cut down the go-ahead run, and the A's beat the Royals 3-2 on Sunday. read more http://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=380610111
