The Baltimore Orioles, expected to excel this season, face the surprising Kansas City Royals in a series where the Royals nearly matched the Orioles in previous encounters.

By the Numbers
  • Orioles: 5.78 runs scored/game (2nd in MLB), 4.28 runs allowed/game (12th)
  • Royals: 4.84 runs scored/game (11th), 2.74 runs allowed/game (1st)
Yes, But

Despite the Orioles' strong start, their top prospect Jackson Holliday struggles initially, unlike Colton Cowser who performs exceptionally well.

State of Play
  • Orioles boast strong hitting with the most home runs in baseball
  • Ryan O'Hearn, formerly with the Royals, shines in hitting metrics
  • Pitching matchups show contrasting performances between the teams
What's Next

The Royals face a significant challenge against the Orioles and will need to win decisive games to prove their postseason contention.

Bottom Line

The Orioles-Royals series presents a pivotal moment for the Royals to establish themselves as legitimate contenders in the season, facing off against a strong Orioles team.