Kansas City Royals Host Athletics: Game Preview, Odds, Pitching (June 14, 2025)

Saturday, June 14th, 2025

Get ready for MLB action as the Athletics take on the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Saturday, June 14, 2025, with the first pitch scheduled for 3:10 PM.

Game Information

The Athletics hold a season record of 27-44, placing them fifth in the AL West. The Kansas City Royals are currently 34-36, sitting fourth in the AL Central standings.

The game takes place in Kansas City, Missouri.

Pitching Matchup

Athletics Starter

Jacob Lopez is expected to take the mound for the Athletics. His season record is 0-4 with a 6.00 ERA, a 1.71 WHIP, and 31 strikeouts.

Royals Starter

The Royals plan to start Michael Lorenzen. He has a 4-6 record, a 4.94 ERA, a 1.38 WHIP, and 61 strikeouts this season.

Betting Odds

The Kansas City Royals are favored in this matchup with odds of -157, while the Athletics are listed at +131. The over/under for total runs scored is set at 9 1/2.

Team Insights

Kansas City Royals

Kansas City has a 19-17 record when playing at home. Overall, they are 34-36. A notable trend for the Royals is their 12-29 record in games where they have allowed at least one home run. They are currently looking to end a five-game home losing streak.

Athletics

The Athletics come into the game with a 27-44 overall record, including a 15-21 mark on the road. The Athletics have shown power at the plate, boasting the seventh-best team slugging percentage in Major League Baseball at .416.

This game marks the second meeting between these two teams this season.

Top Performers

Royals

Bobby Witt Jr. has been a key offensive player for the Royals, hitting .278 with 22 doubles, three triples, and eight home runs. Vinnie Pasquantino has been hot over the past 10 games, going 16 for 40 with a double and two home runs.

Athletics

For the Athletics, Jacob Wilson has contributed 15 doubles and eight home runs. Brent Rooker has also performed well recently, batting 13 for 38 over the last 10 games with four doubles, two home runs, and nine RBI.

Recent Performance (Last 10 Games)

Royals

In their last 10 games, the Royals have a 3-7 record. They have a .275 batting average and a 5.31 ERA, being outscored by 16 runs during this stretch.

Athletics

The Athletics have gone 4-6 in their last 10 games. Their batting average is .251, and their ERA is 4.59, having been outscored by two runs.

Injury Report

Royals Injuries

Several Royals players are currently on the injured list, including Cole Ragans (rotator cuff), Michael Massey (ankle), Hunter Harvey (shoulder), Alec Marsh (shoulder), James McArthur (elbow), Sam Long (elbow), and Kyle Wright (shoulder).

Athletics Injuries

The Athletics also have a number of players sidelined, including Shea Langeliers (oblique), Miguel Andujar (oblique), Gunnar Hoglund (hip), Zack Gelof (hand), Gio Urshela (hamstring), J.T. Ginn (quadricep), Jose Leclerc (shoulder), Brady Basso (shoulder), Ken Waldichuk (elbow), and Luis Medina (elbow).

In summary

This article previews the MLB game between the Athletics and the Kansas City Royals on June 14, 2025, at 3:10 PM in Kansas City. The Athletics are 27-44, while the Royals are 34-36 and looking to end a home losing streak. The pitching matchup features Jacob Lopez for the Athletics and Michael Lorenzen for the Royals. Key offensive players include Bobby Witt Jr. and Vinnie Pasquantino for Kansas City, and Jacob Wilson and Brent Rooker for Oakland. Both teams have several players on the injury list heading into the contest.

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