Kansas City Royals vs Athletics Picks and Predictions for Friday September 26, 2025
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On Friday, the Kansas City Royals (79-78) face off against the Sacramento Athletics (74-83) at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, California. The game will be aired on FanDuel Sports Network Kansas City and NBC Sports California. Keep up to date with all the MLB action, with our MLB picks.
Royals vs Athletics Game Information
- September 26, 2025, 10:05pm EST
- Sutter Health Park
- FanDuel Sports Network Kansas City/NBC Sports California
- 74° cloudy at start time
Athletics Form & Recent Results
Sacramento enters this game riding a one-game winning streak, and they’ve claimed victory in three of their last five games heading into the final two games of their series against Houston. During their impressive 5-1 win over Houston on Tuesday, Jacob Wilson delivered an outstanding performance, going a perfect 2-for-2 at the plate, crossing home twice and driving in a run for the Athletics. This season, Nick Kurtz has been Sacramento’s top power hitter, leading the team with 33 home runs. Close behind him are Brent Rooker and Shea Langeliers, who have each contributed 30 homers so far, providing solid support in the middle of the lineup. Tyler Soderstrom has been the team’s main producer when it comes to driving in runs, leading Sacramento with an impressive 91 RBIs this year. Jacob Wilson, apart from his recent heroics, boasts the team’s highest batting average at .318. Despite these standout individual performances, Sacramento’s offense has averaged 2.8 runs over their last five games, as they aim to rack up some wins in their second-to-last series of the season. Over the course of the season, the Athletics have averaged 4.6 runs per game, managing a solid run production as they continue to fight late into the year.
Kansas City Form & Recent Results
Kansas City heads into this matchup riding the momentum of a one-game winning streak, having emerged victorious in three of their last five contests ahead of wrapping up their series with the Angels. In Tuesday’s 8-4 triumph over Los Angeles, starting pitcher Cole Ragans delivered a strong performance for the Royals, tossing five innings during which he surrendered just three hits and two earned runs. Ragans also showcased his command by issuing only one walk and racking up an impressive ten strikeouts. This season, Vinnie Pasquantino has been Kansas City’s primary power threat, leading the team with 31 home runs. Right behind him is veteran Salvador Perez, who has clubbed 30 homers so far this year. Pasquantino also serves as the team’s top run producer, pacing the Royals with 108 RBIs. In terms of hitting for average, Bobby Witt Jr. has set the standard for Kansas City hitters, maintaining a .293 batting average throughout the season. Offensively, the Royals have been productive recently, averaging 7 runs per game over their last five games. As the season winds down, they’re aiming to carry this offensive surge through the final stretch and finish with a record above .500. Overall this year, Kansas City’s lineup has averaged 4 runs per game, looking to improve on that mark as the season is nearing its conclusion.
Starting Pitchers
- Kansas City’s Noah Cameron on the road: 4-4, 2.86 ERA, 48 K
- Sacramento’s Luis Morales at home: 3-1, 3.80 ERA, 16 K
Royals vs Athletics Picks and Prediction
Although the Royals are no longer in contention for a playoff spot, they are determined to end their season on a positive note as they head out to take on the Athletics in an away series. Meanwhile, Sacramento will be aiming to close out their home schedule with some strong performances and add a few more victories to their record before the season wraps up. On the mound for Kansas City will be Noah Cameron, who has put together a solid season with a 9-7 record and an impressive 2.90 ERA. Opposing him will be Sacramento’s Luis Morales, who has also been effective this year, posting a 4-2 record and a 3.07 ERA. Final Score Prediction, Kansas City Royals win 6-2.
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