Nick Kurtz hit a solo ninth-inning homer to rally the Athletics to a 3-2 win and three-game sweep of the Kansas City Royals

The Kansas City Royals are not playing to the level that many expected this season and the team has seemed to reach their breaking point after another loss.

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Nick Kurtz's solo home run in the top of the ninth broke a tie and gave the Athletics a 3-2 win over the host Kansas City Royals on Sunday. The Athletics, who swept the three-game series, also got a home run from Austin Wynns.

KC rookie starter Noah Cameron tossed five scoreless innings on Sunday as his son, Auggie, watched from the stands. The Royals gave him a two-run lead as Bobby Witt Jr. and Vinnie Pasquantino each logged RBIs in the third inning.

It’s Friday, June 13 and the Athletics (26-44) are in Kansas City to take on the Royals (34-35). Luis Severino is slated to take the mound for the Athletics against Michael Wacha for Kansas City.

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On paper, Saturday’s game should have been a get-right moment for the offense, or at least a day to show some signs of life. Jacob Lopez took the mound for the A’s with an 0-4 record and 6.00 ERA.

Royals entered Sunday’s game looking for a clean slate after holding a players-only meeting in the clubhouse following Saturday’s loss, their fifth straight.

The Royals entered the season with raised expectations after their young core helped guide them to their first postseason appearance since their 2015 championship. So far here in 2025 they have gotten great results from their pitching staff but their offense has been a major let down,