The Kansas City Royals are not playing to the level that many expected this season, and the team has seemed to reach its breaking point after another loss. They’re on a five-game losing streak and have lost seven of their last eight games.

BOTTOM LINE: The Kansas City Royals play the Athletics looking to stop their five-game home slide. Kansas City has a 19-17 record at home and a 34-36 record overall. The Royals have gone 12-29 in games when they have allowed at least one home run.

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,

Nothing came of the scoring chance. Pasquantino flew out to end the potential threat. The A’s (28-44) earned a 4-0 victory and a series win. The Royals have lost five straight games, all at home. It was the latest entry in the Royals’ 2025 story. The club has been haunted by missed opportunities and it’s affecting the entire lineup.

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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.