WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Interstat) — The Kansas City Royals and Athletics will close their seasons and a three-game series Sunday afternoon at Sutter Health Park, with both teams looking to finish at .500 or better.

First pitch is scheduled for Sunday, September 28, 2025, with clear skies and a game-time temperature of 83 degrees forecast.

The Royals (80-80) will send left-hander Cole Ragans (3-3) to the mound as they try to salvage a split of the series after a 4-3 loss on Friday and a scoreless result on Saturday. Kansas City has lost four of its last five games.

The Athletics (76-84) have won three of their last four, including the series opener where shortstop Jacob Wilson drove in all three of his team’s runs with a key hit. has dominated the season series, winning four of the five previous matchups.

Kansas City’s offense will look to rebound after being shut out Saturday. Jonathan India provided the power in Friday’s loss, hitting a three-run home run.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the finale is projected to be a high-scoring affair, with the Royals edging the Athletics 7-6.