The Baltimore Orioles (3-2) host the Kansas City Royals (2-3) in the final game of their three-game series today. The series is currently tied 1-1.
The Orioles are coming off a 4-1 loss against the Royals yesterday. Cole Irvin pitched 5.0 innings, giving up seven hits and four earned runs and striking out three batters. Jordan Westburg was 1 for 3 in the loss and scored the team’s only run. Baltimore could only muster three hits as a team in this one.
Alec Marsh lasted 7.0 innings for the Royals, allowing two hits and one earned run while striking out five batters. Maikel Garcia went 2 for 4 in the game, driving in three runs to help secure the win. Nick Loftin was 2 for 2, scoring two runs and one RBI.
Can the Orioles bounce back and get the win, or will the Royals clinch the series on the road today?
Baltimore Orioles vs. Kansas City Royals Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| Kansas City Royals |
+1.5 -155 |
O7 -122 |
+145 |
| Baltimore Orioles |
-1.5 +130 |
U7 +102 |
-175 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Baltimore Orioles vs. Kansas City Royals Game Details
- Fixture: Kansas City @ Baltimore
- Date and Time: April 3, 2024 @ 1:05 pm EST **Moved to 4:05 pm EST- Weather**
- Location: Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland
- Weather: Rainy and 58 Degrees (Thunderstorms)
Apex Tale of the Tape
| Baltimore Orioles | vs. | Kansas City Royals |
| 3-2 | Record | 2-3 |
| 6.40 | Runs/G | 4.20 |
| .236 | BA | .231 |
| .717 | OPS | .734 |
| 6 | HR | 8 |
| 1 | SB | 4 |
| 3.40 | ERA | 3.25 |
| 0.96 | WHIP | 1.02 |
| 6.60 | K/G | 8.80 |
| 3 | Quality Starts | 4 |
| 5 | Errors | 3 |
Key Stats
Baltimore Orioles
The O’s are projected to send Corbin Burnes to the mound for today’s game. Burnes is 1-0 this season with a 1.50 ERA and 11 strikeouts. Ryan Mountcastle leads the team with a .333 batting average and six hits, while Adley Rutschman carries an OBP of .381. Anthony Santander has a team-high two home runs and eight RBIs.
Kansas City Royals
Cole Ragans is the probable starting pitcher for the Royals today. This season, Ragans is 0-1 with a 3.00 ERA and nine strikeouts. Bobby Witt Jr. leads the team with a .400 batting average, eight hits, and an OBP of .478. Salvador Perez has smashed two home runs and drove in six RBIs.
Game Prediction
The Orioles have been playing well this season despite losing yesterday. With Ragans pitching for Kansas City, Baltimore should have no issues scoring runs. It will likely be a bad day at the plate for the Royals with Corbin Burnes pitching, who is one of the best in the game. I am rolling with the Orioles to cover the spread and clinch the series at home.
Final Pick
Baltimore Orioles -1.5 (+130)
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