The Athletics edged out the Kansas City Royals with a 4-3 win at Sutter Health Park. The game took place on September 26, 2025. This victory improved the Athletics’ record to 75-84, placing them 4th in the AL West.

Justin Sterner was the winning pitcher for the Athletics, bringing his record to 3-3 with a 3.25 ERA. A key performance came from Shea Langeliers, who contributed with two hits and an RBI. The Royals, now 80-79, had Jonathan India hitting a home run, driving in all three of their runs.

The Royals took the lead in the fourth inning with Jonathan India’s three-run homer, making it 3-0. The Athletics responded in the fifth inning with three runs of their own. Shea Langeliers and Jordan Wilson each contributed to the score, tying the game at 3-3. The game remained tied until the bottom of the ninth inning. The Athletics secured the win with a run, ending the game 4-3. This victory improved their record to 75-84.

Justin Sterner played a key role for the Athletics on the mound. He pitched 1.33 innings and allowed just one hit with no runs, securing the win for his team. His performance helped the Athletics hold their lead late in the game.

For the Royals, Jonathan India was a notable player at the plate. He hit a home run and drove in all three of the team’s runs. His efforts kept the Royals competitive throughout the game.

Luinder Avila took the loss for the Royals. In his brief appearance, he allowed two hits and one earned run. This run in the ninth inning was decisive, sealing the Royals’ defeat.

What’s Next

The Athletics’ win improves their record to 75-84, keeping them in 4th place in the West. This victory doesn’t change their standing but adds a win to their tally. They continue to fight for a better spot as the season nears its end. For the Royals, the loss drops their record to 80-79, holding onto 3rd place in the Central. This game affects their chances of moving up in the standings. Head-to-head, this game shows the Athletics can challenge teams above them in the standings.

The Kansas City Royals will continue their series against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. Their next game is on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 10:05 PM. The series concludes with a game on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at 3:05 PM.

The Athletics will host the Royals for two more games in this series. The first game is on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 10:05 PM. The final game of the series is set for Sunday, September 28, 2025, at 3:05 PM.

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