Los Angeles Angels vs Kansas City Royals Picks and Prediction for Thursday September 4 2025

By: Eddie Kline Published 09/04/2025, 12:25 AM ET

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Kauffman Stadium will be the scene for a Thursday series finale between the Los Angeles Angels and the Kansas City Royals. Be ready for the baseball season with all of our MLB predictions. The Angels (66-73) have won consecutive games and are on the verge of being eliminated from postseason contention. Last night, OF Jo Adell continued his stellar play with a home run and four RBIs to lead Los Angeles to a 4-3 road victory.

Thirty-five year old righty Kyle Hendricks (6-9 4.89 ERA) will head to the hill for the Angels in this contest. Last time out, Hendricks (6 IP) scattered seven hits and allowed one run during a 4-1 road victory against Houston.

Royals Preview

The Kansas City Royals are looking to snap a three-game losing streak and are 2.5 games back in the race for the final AL Wild Card spot. During Wednesday’s home loss, Kansas City batters went 1-for-7 with runners in scoring position and managed just four hits total. SP Ryan Bergert fanned six batters across five frames and did not factor in the decision for the Royals (70-69), who fell to 37-34 at home.

Thirty-five year old righty Seth Lugo (8-7 4.15 ERA) has been on a decline for the Royals in the last month. Over his last five starts, Lugo (22 IP) has surrendered eight long balls and an alarming 26 earned runs.

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Royals vs Angels Prediction

Kansas City 2B Jonathan India has landed on the 10-day injured list with a left wrist sprain and is eligible to return next week. Through 139 games, Los Angeles ranks 21st in OPS and 21st in runs scored. For the season, Kansas City ranks 23rd in OPS and 27th in runs scored. Take the Angels to win on the road. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Angels win 6-4.

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