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The Baltimore Orioles will host the Kansas City Royals in the second game of the AL Wild Card Series on Wednesday at 4:38 p.m. ET, live on ESPN from Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The Orioles will look to extend the series after losing in Game 1. Seth Lugo will take the mound first for the Royals, while the Orioles will counter with Zach Eflin.
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Orioles vs. Royals Game Information & How to Watch
- When: Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 4:38 p.m. ET
- Where: Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland
- TV: Watch on ESPN
- Box Score: Fox Sports
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Orioles vs. Royals Prediction
- Score Prediction: Orioles 5, Royals 4
- Total Prediction: Over 7.5 runs
- Win Probabilities: Orioles 53%, Royals 47%
Orioles vs. Royals Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/1/2024 | Orioles | -1.5 | 7 | -148 | +125 | 1-0 KC |
| 4/21/2024 | Royals | -1.5 | 9 | -110 | -109 | 5-0 BAL |
| 4/20/2024 | Orioles | -1.5 | 7.5 | -124 | +104 | 9-7 BAL |
| 4/19/2024 | Orioles | -1.5 | 9 | -132 | +112 | 9-4 KC |
| 4/3/2024 | Orioles | -1.5 | 7 | -170 | +144 | 4-3 BAL |
| 4/2/2024 | Orioles | -1.5 | 8.5 | -161 | +137 | 4-1 KC |
| 4/1/2024 | Orioles | -1.5 | 8 | -164 | +138 | 6-4 BAL |
| 6/11/2023 | Orioles | -1.5 | 9 | -158 | +135 | 11-3 BAL |
| 6/10/2023 | Orioles | -1.5 | 9.5 | -144 | +123 | 6-1 BAL |
| 6/9/2023 | Orioles | -1.5 | 8 | -191 | +163 | 3-2 BAL |
Orioles Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 6-4 |
| Runs Per Game | 5.1 |
| HR | 16 |
| ERA | 3.60 |
| K/9 | 7.8 |
Orioles Player Insights
- Gunnar Henderson has accumulated a team-high batting average of .281.
- Henderson's home runs place him ninth in the majors, and he is 22nd in RBI.
- Anthony Santander has put his power on display as he leads his team with 44 home runs and 102 RBI.
- Santander ranks third in home runs and 14th in RBI among all batters in the majors.
- Adley Rutschman is batting .250 with 21 doubles, a triple, 19 home runs and 58 walks.
- Ryan O'Hearn is hitting .264 with 21 doubles, three triples, 15 home runs and 46 walks.
Orioles Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 26 | @ Yankees | L 10-1 | Corbin Burnes vs Gerrit Cole |
| Sept. 27 | @ Twins | W 7-2 | Cade Povich vs Pablo Lopez |
| Sept. 28 | @ Twins | W 9-2 | Matt Bowman vs Zebby Matthews |
| Sept. 29 | @ Twins | W 6-2 | Albert Suarez vs Bailey Ober |
| Oct. 1 | Royals | L 1-0 | Corbin Burnes vs Cole Ragans |
| Oct. 2 | Royals | - | Zach Eflin vs Seth Lugo |
| Oct. 3 | Royals | - | TBA vs Michael Wacha |
Learn more about this Orioles vs. Royals matchup on Fox Sports.
Royals Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 5-5 |
| Runs Per Game | 1.8 |
| HR | 3 |
| ERA | 2.02 |
| K/9 | 8.8 |
Royals Player Insights
- Bobby Witt Jr. leads the Royals with 32 home runs and 109 runs batted in, while posting a team-high batting average of .332.
- Witt's home run total places him 16th in the majors, and he is sixth in RBI.
- Witt has collected a hit in four straight games. In his last five games he is batting .211 with two walks and two RBI.
- Vinnie Pasquantino is batting .262 with 30 doubles, two triples, 19 home runs and 40 walks.
- Pasquantino ranks 90th overall in homers and 19th in RBI this season.
- Salvador Perez is hitting .271 with 28 doubles, 27 home runs and 44 walks.
- Maikel Garcia is hitting .231 with 27 doubles, five triples, seven home runs and 42 walks.
Royals Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 26 | @ Nationals | W 7-4 | Michael Wacha vs Patrick Corbin |
| Sept. 27 | @ Braves | L 3-0 | Brady Singer vs Max Fried |
| Sept. 28 | @ Braves | L 2-1 | Seth Lugo vs Reynaldo López |
| Sept. 29 | @ Braves | W 4-2 | Alec Marsh vs Charlie Morton |
| Oct. 1 | @ Orioles | W 1-0 | Cole Ragans vs Corbin Burnes |
| Oct. 2 | @ Orioles | - | Seth Lugo vs Zach Eflin |
| Oct. 3 | @ Orioles | - | Michael Wacha vs TBA |
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