The Kansas City Royals defeated the Los Angeles Angels 8-4 at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 23, 2025. The game was played under clear skies with a temperature of 100 degrees. Kansas City improved to a record of 79-78, while the Angels fell to 70-87. Cole Ragans earned the win for the Royals, pitching five innings and striking out ten batters. Maikel Garcia had a strong performance, going 3-for-4 with three runs and an RBI. The Royals’ offense collected 15 hits, securing their victory over the Angels. The Royals started strong with 2 runs in the first inning. They added another run in the fifth inning to extend their lead. The Angels managed to put 2 runs on the board in the same inning, making it a close game. In the seventh inning, the Royals scored 2 more runs, and they added 3 more in the eighth inning. The Angels tried to come back in the ninth inning with 2 runs, but it was not enough. The game ended with the Royals winning 8-4.

Bobby Witt Jr. led the Royals with a strong batting performance. He went 2-for-5 with two RBIs and a double, contributing to the team’s eight runs. Maikel Garcia also stood out, scoring three runs and getting three hits in four at-bats. This effort helped the Royals secure the win over the Angels.

Cole Ragans was the winning pitcher for the Royals. He pitched five innings, giving up three hits and two earned runs while striking out 10 batters. His performance kept the Angels’ offense at bay, allowing the Royals to maintain their lead.

On the Angels’ side, Sam Aldegheri took the loss. He pitched 4.67 innings, allowing seven hits and three earned runs. Despite his efforts, the Royals’ hitters proved too strong for the Angels’ pitching staff in this game.

What’s Next

The Royals’ win over the Angels takes their record to 79-78. They now sit in 3rd place in the Central division. The team looks to finish the season with a winning record. This victory helps them stay competitive in their division standings. On the other side, the Angels fall to 70-87 and remain in 5th place in the West division. This loss continues a challenging season for the Angels. The team’s struggles have affected their position in the standings, and they aim to improve in future games.

The Kansas City Royals will continue their series against the Los Angeles Angels. Their next game is on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. The game is set to start at 9:38 PM. The series will wrap up with another game against the Angels on Thursday, September 25, before they head to Sutter Health Park to face the Athletics on Friday.

The Los Angeles Angels will also continue their series against the Royals on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. The game will take place at Angel Stadium of Anaheim, starting at 9:38 PM. After finishing this series, the Angels will stay at home to face the Houston Astros starting on Friday, September 26, 2025.

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