Mike Yastrzemski’s Two Home Runs Power Kansas City Royals Past Athletics 9-2 in West Sacramento

Sunday, September 28th, 2025

Kansas City Royals Power Past Athletics 9-2 With Yastrzemski's Two Home Runs

The Kansas City Royals delivered a dominant performance against the Oakland Athletics, securing a 9-2 victory at West Sacramento. Mike Yastrzemski led the charge with two solo home runs, showcasing his power in the late innings.

Yastrzemski’s Home Run Showcase

Yastrzemski launched his first home run deep to right in the seventh inning, followed by another solo shot to right in the eighth. Since joining the Royals at the deadline, Yastrzemski has hit nine homers, contributing to his season total of 17.

Offensive Support From Massey and Jensen

Michael Massey was a force at the plate, collecting four of the Royals’ season-high 15 hits. Catcher Carter Jensen chipped in with three hits, including a homer immediately after Yastrzemski's seventh-inning blast.

Bobby Witt Jr.'s Consistency

Bobby Witt Jr. continued his stellar season, stroking a two-run double in the seventh inning. Witt led the majors in hits for the second consecutive year, finishing with 184 in 2025 after amassing 211 in 2024.

Royals' Pitching Holds Strong

Starting pitcher Cole Ragans struck out eight over 4 1/3 innings, limiting the Athletics to just two hits and a walk. Daniel Lynch IV (6-2) earned the win by escaping a bases-loaded, two-out jam in the fifth with a crucial strikeout of rookie Nick Kurtz.

Athletics Find Power in Kurtz

Oakland’s Nick Kurtz produced both of the team's runs with an opposite-field two-run homer in the eighth inning. Kurtz leads all rookies in home runs (36), RBI (86), runs (90), and walks (63), cementing himself as a standout in his debut season.

Pitching Struggles for Oakland

Brady Basso (1-1), the first of seven Athletics pitchers in the game, took the loss as Kansas City’s offense proved relentless. The Athletics allowed three home runs on Sunday, bringing their season total to a franchise-record 222 home runs allowed, surpassing the previous record of 220 set in 1964.

Key Moment: Ragans’ Dominance

One of the pivotal moments in the game came when Ragans struck out four consecutive batters—Max Muncy, Willie MacIver, Colby Thomas, and Nick Kurtz—during the third and fourth innings, keeping the Athletics’ offense in check.

Key Stat: Home Runs Allowed

The Athletics set a new franchise record for home runs allowed in a single season, surrendering 222 long balls in 2025, highlighting a persistent challenge for their pitching staff.

In summary

The Kansas City Royals combined strong pitching, stellar hitting from Mike Yastrzemski, and offensive depth from players like Michael Massey, Carter Jensen, and Bobby Witt Jr. to overpower the Athletics 9-2. The win showcased Kansas City’s potential and continued struggles for Oakland’s pitching staff, as the team set a franchise record for home runs allowed in a season.

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