Kansas City Royals at Athletics Picks and Predictions for Sunday, September 28, 2025

By: David Anicetti Published 09/28/2025, 12:05 AM ET

The Kansas City Royals visit the Athletics on Sunday at Sutter Health Park at 3:05 PM ET on MLB.TV in the final game of the regular season for both. Kansas City lost 4–3 on Friday and is 80–80, fourth in the AL Central with a 37–42 road record. Oakland won that game to move to 76–84, fourth in the AL West with a 36–43 home record. Both teams have been eliminated from playoff contention. Throw a no-hitter and win with our MLB Free Picks.

Kansas City Royals Preview

On Sunday, the Royals will send Cole Ragans to the mound. The left-hander is 3–3 with a 5.02 ERA in 57.1 innings, striking out 90 while walking 19. When Ragans keeps the walks down, he has shown the ability to get through lineups and work late into games, but when the lefty struggles with control, baserunners increase, and Ragans runs into problems.

At the plate, Vinnie Pasquantino leads the club with 32 home runs and 111 RBI. Bobby Witt Jr. has been the most productive with a .295 average, 23 home runs, and 85 RBI, while leading the Royals in doubles. Kansas City as a team is batting .246 with 156 homers. The Royals are 29–29 in day games but have dropped three of the last five.

Athletics Preview

Sacramento has not yet announced its starter for Sunday. The pitching staff has a 4.69 ERA with a 1.36 WHIP this season, which has put pressure on the lineup to produce runs. The lineup has answered that call this season with 729 runs and 218 home runs. However, not enough to overcome below-average pitching, and because of that are eight games below .500.

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Nick Kurtz leads the team with 35 home runs and 84 RBI, while Tyler Soderstrom has added 25 homers and 93 RBI. Jacob Wilson has been steady at the top of the order, batting .313 with a .356 on-base percentage. The Athletics have split the last four games and are 23–28 during the day.

Kansas City Royals vs Athletics Prediction

Kansas City holds the advantage with Ragans on the mound, while Oakland has not confirmed a starter. Both lineups can score, but the Royals’ balanced mix of Witt and Pasquantino gives them a stronger middle order. Kansas City will win late by taking advantage of a tired A’s bullpen. Final Score Prediction: Kansas City Royals win 6–4.