Kansas City Royals vs Athletics MLB Recap Betting Prediction
PublishedSeptember 28, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:September 28, 2025 ,

MLB Recap: Kansas City Royals vs Athletics – 9/27/25

The Kansas City Royals took on the Athletics at Sutter Health Park on September 27, 2025. The Royals won the game 4–2, improving their record to 80-80. Michael Wacha was the winning pitcher, delivering six solid innings without giving up a run.

Bobby Witt Jr. and Vinnie Pasquantino led the Royals’ offense. Witt Jr. contributed with an RBI, while Pasquantino added two RBIs to help secure the win. The Athletics fell to 76-84 with this loss.

The Royals started strong with a run in the first inning. They stayed quiet until the fifth inning when they added two more runs. In the ninth inning, they scored their final run, making it a total of four runs. The Athletics did not score until the seventh inning, adding one run. They scored again in the eighth inning, but that was it. The Royals held on to their lead, winning the game 4-2.

Michael Wacha played a big role for the Royals on the mound. He pitched six innings, giving up only two hits and no runs. Wacha also struck out five batters, earning him the win with a 4.00 ERA for the season.

On the offensive side, Mike Yastrzemski led the Royals with two runs and two hits in four at-bats. Vinnie Pasquantino contributed with a double and two RBIs, helping the team secure their victory.

For the Athletics, Luis Morales was the losing pitcher. He allowed five hits and three runs over 4.67 innings. Shea Langeliers had a good day at the plate with three hits and one RBI, but it wasn’t enough for the win.

What’s Next

The Royals’ win brings their record to 80-80, placing them 3rd in the Central division. This position is crucial as they aim to finish the season with a winning record. The victory helps them keep pace with other teams in their division. On the other hand, the Athletics now hold a 76-84 record, sitting 4th in the West division. This loss makes their chances of climbing up the standings more difficult. Both teams will look to end the season on a positive note despite their current standings.

The Kansas City Royals will face the Athletics again on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at 3:05 PM. This game continues their series at Sutter Health Park. The Royals will aim to secure another win in this matchup.

The Athletics will also play against the Royals on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at 3:05 PM. This game is part of their ongoing series at home in Sutter Health Park. The Athletics will look to bounce back after their recent loss.

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