New York Mets<\/a> have dropped eight straight following last week\u2019s sweep. The Phillies now lead the Mets by 13 games in the NL East, effectively locking up the division.<\/p>\nFor Philadelphia, the focus has shifted to prepping the rotation for a deep October run. Encouragingly, even the weaker arms have begun to deliver.<\/p>\n
Walker Buehler, picked up after his release from Boston, allowed just one run over five innings against Kansas City on Friday. Now, Aaron Nola, the Phillies\u2019 most inconsistent starter this year, gets the ball.<\/p>\n
Nola enters with a 4-8 record and 6.24 ERA, but he showed signs of progress with six scoreless innings against the Mets last week. If he can string together another strong start, it would be another sign that the Phillies will be the team to beat this postseason.<\/p>\n
On the other side, left-hander Noah Cameron starts for Kansas City. He\u2019s 7-7 with a 3.00 ERA, a season defined by streaks of brilliance followed by stretches of trouble. He\u2019s coming off a quality start against the Guardians, giving up just two runs in seven innings, though he still took the loss due to weak run support.<\/p>\n
With the Royals ranking among the bottom three in runs scored, offensive consistency remains their biggest hurdle.<\/p>\n
Prediction<\/h2>\n
The Phillies are simply rolling right now, and even with Nola\u2019s uneven season, their lineup has been relentless, and their staff is stabilizing. Kansas City\u2019s offense is unlikely to provide Cameron with enough backing, especially in a hitter-friendly park against one of baseball\u2019s hottest teams.<\/p>\n
Prediction: <\/strong>Phillies 5, Royals 4<\/p>\nStarting Lineups<\/h2>\nKansas City Royals<\/span><\/h3>\n1. Mike Yastrzemski \u2014 CF<\/p>\n
2. Bobby Witt Jr. \u2014 SS<\/p>\n
3. Vinnie Pasquantino \u2014 1B<\/p>\n
4. Maikel Garcia \u2014 3B<\/p>\n
5. Salvador Perez \u2014 DH<\/p>\n
6. Michael Massey \u2014 LF<\/p>\n
7. Jonathan India \u2014 2B<\/p>\n
8. Jac Caglianone \u2014 RF<\/p>\n
9. Carter Jensen \u2014 CF<\/p>\n
Starting Pitcher: <\/strong>Noah Cameron (LHP) \u2014 7\u20137, 3.00 ERA<\/p>\nPhiladelphia Phillies<\/span><\/h3>\n1. Harrison Bader \u2014 CF<\/p>\n
2. Kyle Schwarber \u2014 DH<\/p>\n
3. Bryce Harper \u2014 1B<\/p>\n
4. J.T. Realmuto \u2014 C<\/p>\n
5. Nick Castellanos \u2014 RF<\/p>\n
6. Brandon Marsh \u2014 LF<\/p>\n
7. Otto Kemp \u2014 3B<\/p>\n
8. Bryson Stott \u2014 SS<\/p>\n
9. Weston Wilson \u2014 2B<\/p>\n
Starting Pitcher: <\/strong>Aaron Nola (RHP) \u2014 4\u20138, 6.24 ERA<\/p>\nHow to Watch Royals vs. Phillies<\/h2>\n
First pitch for this afternoon\u2019s game between the Kansas City Royals and Philadelphia Phillies is set for 6:05 PM Eastern at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.<\/p>\n
The game airs live on NBC Sports Philadelphia and FanDuel Sports Network Kansas City.<\/p>\n
Out-of-market viewers can stream the game on MLB.TV.<\/p>\n
Kansas City Royals vs. Philadelphia Phillies<\/h3>\n
Date:<\/strong> Sunday, September 14, 2025<\/p>\nFirst Pitch:<\/strong> 1:35\u202fPM Eastern<\/p>\nVenue:<\/strong> Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA<\/p>\nTV:<\/strong> NBC Sports Philadelphia, FanDuel Sports Network Kansas City<\/p>\nStreaming:<\/strong> MLB.TV (out\u2011of\u2011market)<\/p>\n
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