Duchscherer gives up 11 runs in second start of spring in Athletics’ 14-12 loss to Royals

Duchscherer gives up 11 runs for A’s in 14-12 loss

SURPRISE, Ariz. — Justin Duchscherer was roughed up for 11 runs in his second start after missing last season, and the Oakland Athletics lost 14-12 to the Kansas City Royals on Saturday.

Mitch Maier homered and drove in five runs for Kansas City. Maier went 3 for 5 to raise his spring average to .426. Kila Ka’aihue hit his fourth home run in the Royals’ two-run eighth.

Duchscherer missed last season after having elbow surgery and was also diagnosed with clinical depression while rehabbing. He gave up 11 runs — eight earned — on nine hits in three-plus innings.

Kevin Kouzmanoff hit a three-run homer for the A’s, while Mark Ellis went 3 for 4 with three RBIs.