Kansas City Royals vs Philadelphia Phillies Picks and Predictions for Saturday, September 13, 2025

By: David Anicetti Published 09/13/2025, 12:10 AM ET

Royals vs Phillies Game Information

The Kansas City Royals play the second game of a three-game series on the road Saturday versus the Philadelphia Phillies with the first pitch at 4:05 PM ET at Citizens Bank Park. Philadelphia is 87–60 with a strong 49–23 home record, while Kansas City sits 74–73 and 34–38 on the road. The probable starters are right-handers Ryan Bergert (2–2, 3.48 ERA, 1.23 WHIP) for the Royals and Taijuan Walker (4–8, 4.03 ERA, 1.38 WHIP) for the Mets. The MLB season is close to entering the playoffs, but you can still find some amazing winners by checking out our MLB picks.

Kansas City Royals

Kansas City has received solid pitching from Bergert, who has handled hitters well in his 72.1 innings, allowing only eight home runs and recording nearly a strikeout per inning. The Royals' pitching staff overall has performed well, reflected in a 3.67 ERA and 1.25 WHIP, which has allowed Kansas City to be competitive against even the top teams in each league.

The Royals have performed well but could use improvement at the plate. Bobby Witt Jr. has the best slash line: .293/.350/.497 and 163 hits, and Vinnie Pasquantino has been the best power hitter in the lineup with 30 homers and 102 RBI. The overall stats for the lineup (.243 average, 139 home runs) show the Royals use timely hitting and less power to push runs across the plate.

Philadelphia Phillies

Philadelphia has a solid pitching staff and a lineup that can change a game in one swing. Starting pitcher Walker has a 4.03 ERA across 111.2 innings and has allowed 18 homers, but the Phillies’ overall 3.78 ERA and 1.24 WHIP, plus strong run support playing at home, have helped to keep the Phillies at the top of the National League East midway through September.

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The order has been short-handed due to injury. Trea Turner is on the IL, but Kyle Schwarber’s 50 homers and 123 RBI prove that one swing can change the game for the Phillies. Bryce Harper has added 25 homers and a .354 on-base percentage. With a .330 team on-base percentage and 184 homers, Philadelphia can win both ways - stringing together hits or going deep.

Prediction Kansas City Royals vs Philadelphia Phillies

Philadelphia’s home-field record, recent form, and power in the middle of the order give the Phillies an edge despite the strong pitching of Ryan Bergert for Kansas City. Expect a competitive game through, but a late home run off the bat of Schwarber or Harper will be the difference.