The Kansas City Royals played against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park on September 28, 2025. In the end, the Royals won the game 9–2. Daniel Lynch IV was the winning pitcher, helping the Royals secure their 81st win of the season.

Several players had key performances for the Royals. Michael Massey had four hits and scored two runs. Mike Yastrzemski contributed with a home run and two RBIs, adding to the Royals’ offensive strength. This win places the Royals at 81-80 for the season, while the Athletics stand at 76-85.

The Kansas City Royals scored first in the second inning, adding one run to the scoreboard. In the fourth inning, they increased their lead by scoring two more runs. The Royals kept the pressure on, scoring another run in the fifth and exploding with four runs in the seventh. They capped their scoring with one more run in the eighth inning, finishing with a total of nine runs. The Athletics struggled to score and remained scoreless until the eighth inning. In that inning, they managed to score two runs. However, they could not add any more runs in the ninth, ending the game with a total of two runs. The Royals’ strong batting and consistent scoring led to their 9-2 victory over the Athletics.

Daniel Lynch IV led the Royals’ pitching effort. He pitched 2.33 innings without giving up a hit or run, and he struck out three batters. His performance helped secure the win for Kansas City.

On the offensive side, Michael Massey stood out for the Royals. He had four hits in five at-bats and scored two runs. Massey also hit a double and drove in a run.

For the Athletics, Brady Basso took the loss. He allowed one run in 1.33 innings. Nathan Kurtz provided a highlight with a two-run homer in the eighth inning.

What’s Next

The Royals’ win over the Athletics improves their record to 81-80. They remain in 3rd place in the Central division. This game adds a positive note to their season as they finish just above .500. The Athletics, with a record of 76-85, stay in 4th place in the West division. They continue to struggle against the Royals, who have shown strength in recent matchups. This loss reflects the challenges the Athletics have faced this season.

The Kansas City Royals will continue their series against the Athletics. Their next game is on September 29. Probable starters have not been announced yet.

The Athletics will face the Royals again in their upcoming game. This game is part of the ongoing series and will take place on September 29. The starting pitchers for this game are still to be determined.

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