Despite the great turnout, the Royals fell 8-5 to the Toronto Blue Jays in their home finale. The loss hurt their slim chance of making the postseason and prevented them from closing out their final homestand of the year with a series sweep.

The Kansas City Royals will play their final home game of the regular season this afternoon, as they try to sweep their series against the Toronto Blue Jays, who are still winning the AL East. The Royals are currently 4-1 against the Blue Jays this season.

The postseason has been clinched for the Toronto Blue Jays, and one of the most crucial components to their ability to do so was a great season from this star.

The Toronto Blue Jays face the Kansas City Royals on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025 (9/19/25) in a regular season MLB game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.

Noah Cameron pitched into the seventh inning, Bobby Witt Jr. and Vinnie Pasquantino hit back-to-back home runs, and the Kansas City Royals beat Toronto 2-1 to prevent the Blue Jays from clinching a playoff spot.

The Toronto Blue Jays and Kansas City Royals begin a 3-game series Friday at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

Mike DiStefano breaks down his best Blue Jays picks and predictions as they look to avoid the sweep in Kansas City. Free MLB picks for Sunday, September 21.