Royals vs Orioles starting pitchers
- Corbin Burnes for Baltimore Orioles
- Cole Ragans for Kansas City Royals
Royals vs Orioles statistics
| Stat |
Royals |
Orioles |
| Hits |
1343 (14th) |
1391 (7th) |
| Batting Average |
.248 (10th) |
.250 (7th) |
| Runs Batted In |
711 (10th) |
759 (4th) |
| Runs |
735 (13th) |
786 (4th) |
| Home Runs |
170 (Tied-20th) |
235 (2nd) |
| Walks |
429 (28th) |
489 (16th) |
| Stolen Bases |
134 (11th) |
98 (Tied-18th) |
| Strikeouts |
1161 (29th) |
1359 (18th) |
| Pitches |
22755 (28th) |
24121 (7th) |
Baltimore Orioles recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/29/24 |
@ Minnesota Twins |
W |
6-2 |
| 9/28/24 |
@ Minnesota Twins |
W |
9-2 |
| 9/27/24 |
@ Minnesota Twins |
W |
7-2 |
| 9/26/24 |
@ New York Yankees |
L |
10-1 |
| 9/25/24 |
@ New York Yankees |
W |
9-7 |
Kansas City Royals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/29/24 |
@ Atlanta Braves |
W |
4-2 |
| 9/28/24 |
@ Atlanta Braves |
L |
2-1 |
| 9/27/24 |
@ Atlanta Braves |
L |
3-0 |
| 9/26/24 |
@ Washington Nationals |
W |
7-4 |
| 9/25/24 |
@ Washington Nationals |
W |
3-0 |
Royals vs Orioles predictions
As the Kansas City Royals gear up for their showdown against the Baltimore Orioles, eyes are inevitably drawn to some key players whose performances could tip the scales. Bobby Witt Jr., fresh off an outstanding season with a .332 batting average and 32 homers, is anticipated to keep his momentum rolling. Alongside him, Salvador Perez, known for his reliable bat and knack for RBIs, is expected to be a crucial figure in driving runs home. Another player to watch is Cole Ragans on the mound; although facing a tough Orioles lineup, his knack for strikeouts could prove pivotal.
On the flip side, the Baltimore Orioles have their own set of aces ready to swing the game in their favor. Anthony Santander, coming off a power-packed season with 44 home runs, will undoubtedly be the one the Royals' pitchers want to carefully navigate around. Gunnar Henderson, with his impressive .281 average, also adds depth and reliability to the Orioles' lineup. As for their starter, Corbin Burnes, known for his precision on the mound, he's likely to challenge the Royals' hitters extensively, especially in those crucial early innings.
Taking all of this into consideration, predicting the winner of this AL Wild Card Series opener is no small task, but the balance seems to tilt slightly in favor of the Baltimore Orioles. Their robust lineup and Corbin Burnes’ prowess on the mound might just edge out the spirited challenge posed by the Royals. It promises to be a riveting contest, with both teams having transformed dramatically from their 100-loss seasons not too long ago. Needless to say, we're in for some spectacular baseball.
Baltimore Orioles injuries
- Burch Smith (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Jorge Mateo (2B): 60-Day-IL
- Felix Bautista (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Nate Webb (RP): Day-To-Day
- Grayson Rodriguez (SP): 15-Day-IL
Kansas City Royals injuries
- Vinnie Pasquantino (1B): 10-Day-IL
- Michael Lorenzen (SP): Day-To-Day
- Will Smith (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Josh Taylor (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Chris Stratton (RP): 15-Day-IL
Royals vs Orioles game info
| Venue |
Oriole Park at Camden Yards |
| Location |
Baltimore, Maryland |
| First pitch |
Tue 4:00 PM |
| TV |
ESPN2 |
| Temperature |
81° |
| Chance of Rain |
19% |
