Royals Dominant at Home: Marsh Shuts Down Orioles in 9-4 Victory
The Royals defeat the Orioles 9-4, with Alec Marsh delivering a stellar performance and the offense coming through with crucial hits in the sixth and seventh innings, extending the team's home winning streak to nine games.
By the Numbers- Marsh pitched 5 2⁄3 scoreless innings, lowering his ERA to 3.22, with six strikeouts and two walks.
- In two starts against the Orioles, Marsh has allowed only one run in 12 2⁄3 innings, with a total of 11 strikeouts.
Despite a strong start, pitcher Will Smith struggled, giving up a grand slam and ballooning his ERA to 14.14.
State of Play- Royals win their ninth consecutive home game, a feat not achieved since June 2016.
- The team's record improves to 13-7, setting up a matchup against the Orioles with Cole Ragans facing Corbin Burnes.
The Royals will face the Orioles again tomorrow evening with a pitching duel between Cole Ragans and Corbin Burnes, aiming to continue their winning streak at home.
Bottom LineThe Royals display a strong performance, led by Alec Marsh's pitching excellence and a resilient offense, extending their home winning streak and setting a promising tone for upcoming games against the Orioles.
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