September 27 - The final weekend of the season marks a sprint toward the playoffs for both the Atlanta Braves and Kansas City Royals.
However, only the Royals know where the finish line is.
The Royals will aim to clinch a playoff spot Friday night when they visit the Braves in the opener of a three-game interleague series between wild-card contenders.
Right-hander Brady Singer (9-12, 3.73 ERA) is slated to start for Kansas City against left-hander Max Fried (10-10, 3.42).
The Royals scored three runs in the ninth inning Thursday afternoon, when they completed a three-game sweep of the host Washington Nationals with a 7-4 victory.