Major League Baseball
MATCHUP
Kansas City Royals at Baltimore Orioles
| Stats: | Overall | Home/Away | Grass | Today's Starters | Bullpens | Starting Staffs |
|---|---|
| Records: | Umpire: Ben May | Last 5 | Last 10 | After Win | After Loss |
| Teams: | Kansas City Royals | Baltimore Orioles |
Summary
| 4:38 PM ET | W/L | Units | H | A | O/U | RL W/L | RL Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 87-76 | 7.83 | 45-36 | 42-40 | 69-89-5 | 89-74 | 8.58 |
| Baltimore | 91-72 | -4.16 | 44-38 | 47-34 | 89-64-10 | 88-75 | 18.19 |
Starters | In-Depth |
Starting Staffs
| Overall | W/L | TW/TL | IP | H | WHIP | ERA | AF | AA | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Seth Lugo
(R) Zach Eflin (R) |
16-9 10-9 |
17-16 17-11 |
206.2 165.1 |
177 166 |
1.09 1.15 |
3.00 3.59 |
4.2 4.3 |
3.5 4.1 |
11-21 13-14 |
| Last 3 | W/L | TW/TL | IP | H | WHIP | ERA | AF | AA | O/U |
|
Seth Lugo (R) Zach Eflin (R) |
0-1 0-1 |
0-3 2-1 |
13.2 17.1 |
12 15 |
1.10 1.27 |
3.95 3.12 |
2.3 4.7 |
3.7 3.7 |
1-2 2-1 |
Bullpens | In-Depth
| Total | Available | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP | WHIP | ERA | IP | WHIP | ERA | ||
| KC | 305.1 | 1.24 | 3.60 | 305.1 | 1.24 | 3.60 | |
| Last 3 | 19.0 | 1.05 | 2.37 | 19.0 | 1.05 | 2.37 | |
| IP | WHIP | ERA | IP | WHIP | ERA | ||
| BAL | 346.2 | 1.15 | 3.63 | 346.2 | 1.15 | 3.63 | |
| Last 3 | 20.2 | 1.40 | 6.97 | 20.2 | 1.40 | 6.97 | |
Umpire
| W/L | O/U | Runs | Str % | HR | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben May | 18-10 | 13-15 | 8.71 | 64.5 | 1.8 | 290.5 |
Overall Stats | In-Depth
| W/L | O/U | Avg | ERA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
KC BAL |
87-76 91-72 |
69-89 89-64 |
.244 .247 |
3.73 3.93 |
| vs R | vs L | Start | Pen | |
|
KC BAL |
.246 .246 |
.238 .250 |
3.52 3.74 |
4.10 4.21 |
Home/Away Stats | In-Depth
| W/L | O/U | Avg | ERA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
KC BAL |
42-40 44-38 |
31-47 43-33 |
.232 .246 |
3.43 3.79 |
| vs R | vs L | Start | Pen | |
|
KC BAL |
.228 .245 |
.242 .248 |
3.44 3.84 |
3.42 3.72 |
Last 10 | In-Depth
| W/L | O/U | Avg | ERA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
KC BAL |
5-5 6-4 |
2-8 6-3 |
.164 .270 |
2.01 3.60 |
| vs R | vs L | Start | Pen | |
|
KC BAL |
.177 .263 |
.145 .294 |
2.86 2.39 |
0.92 5.30 |
Series Game Records
| KC | O | AW | AL |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Game 1 Game 2 Game 3 Game 4 |
29-24 28-24 24-25 6-3 |
17-12 18-10 12-13 2-2 |
12-11 10-14 12-12 4-1 |
| BAL | O | AW | AL |
|
Game 1 Game 2 Game 3 Game 4 |
30-23 30-22 25-24 6-3 |
16-13 18-12 11-16 4-2 |
14-10 12-10 14-8 2-1 |
Stadium
| Oriole Park at Camden Yards | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wind (MPH) | 0-10 | 10-20 | 20+ |
| Over/Under | 36-29 | 7-4 | 0-0 |
Injuries
Kansas City Royals
| Fielders | Status/Updated | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No injuries to report. | |||
| Pitchers | Status/Updated | Notes | |
| Cole Ragans | SP | Ques Thurs - Calf - 10/2/24 | Ragans missed the previous game due to calf cramps, and it is not yet established if he will be ready for Game 3 of the Wild Card Series against the Orioles. |
| Hunter Harvey | RP | out of season - Back - 9/25/24 | Harvey is suffering from mid-back tightness, and he will be out of commission for the remainder of the season. |
| Josh Taylor | RP | Mid September - Bicep - 9/11/24 | Taylor was placed on the 60-day injured list with a left bicep nerve injury, and he will remain sidelined until at least the middle of September. |
| Kyle Wright | SP | out for season - Shoulder - 6/8/24 | Wright has been shifted to the 60-day injured list while recovering from right shoulder surgery, and he will miss the entire 2024 season. |
| James McArthur | SP | Out indefinitely - Hand - 9/17/24 | McArthur is placed on the 15-day injured list with a Grade 1 UCL sprain in his right elbow, and a timetable for return has yet to be established. |
| Chris Stratton | RP | Out indefinitely - Forearm - 9/14/24 | Stratton has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a forearm injury, and he will miss an extended period. |
| Will Smith | RP | Out indefinitely - Back - 8/26/24 | Smith has been assigned to the 15-day injured list due to low-back spasms, and team officials have not yet confirmed an exact return date. |
Baltimore Orioles
| Fielders | Status/Updated | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Cowser | LF | Ques Thurs - Hand - 10/2/24 | Cowser exited the game after suffering a fracture in his left hand, and it is not yet established if he will be ready for Game three of the Wild Card Series against the Royals. |
| Jorge Mateo | SS | out of season - Elbow - 8/28/24 | Mateo has been transferred to the 60-day injured list due to a dislocated left elbow, and he is likely to miss the remainder of the season. |
| Pitchers | Status/Updated | Notes | |
| Grayson Rodriguez | SP | out for season - Back - 9/25/24 | Rodriguez has been out of the lineup with a lat strain, and has been shut down for the remainder of the season. |
| John Means | SP | out for season - Elbow - 6/13/24 | Means has been ticketed to the 60-day injured list after having surgery to repair the UCL in his left elbow, and he will miss the entire 2024 season. |
| Tyler Wells | SP | Out indefinitely - Elbow - 6/19/24 | Wells has been transferred to the 60-day injured list with right elbow inflammation, and he is without a definitive timetable for recovery. |
| Kyle Bradish | SP | out for season - Elbow - 7/11/24 | Bradish is shifted to the 60-day injured list after undergoing Tommy John surgery, and is expected to miss twelve to eighteen months. |
| Felix Bautista | RP | out for season - Elbow - 6/8/24 | Bautista will spend the 2024 season on the 60-day injured list after having Tommy John surgery on his right elbow. |
| Burch Smith | RP | out for season - Groin - 9/20/24 | Smith is placed on the 15-day injured list due to a groin strain, and he is projected to miss the remainder of the season. |
Recent Meetings
| Date | Home/Away | H Starter | A Starter | Line | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/1/24 | BAL 0 - KC 1 | C. Burnes | C. Ragans | -137/7 | U |
| 4/21/24 | KC 0 - BAL 5 | S. Lugo | C. Irvin | -103/9 | U |
| 4/20/24 | KC 7 - BAL 9 | C. Ragans | C. Burnes | 106/7.5 | O |
| 4/19/24 | KC 9 - BAL 4 | A. Marsh | D. Kremer | 119/9 | O |
| 4/3/24 | BAL 4 - KC 3 | C. Burnes | C. Ragans | -167/7 | P |
| 4/2/24 | BAL 1 - KC 4 | C. Irvin | A. Marsh | -151/8.5 | U |
| 4/1/24 | BAL 6 - KC 4 | D. Kremer | M. Wacha | -151/8 | O |
| 2023 Season | |||||
| 6/11/23 | BAL 11 - KC 3 | K. Gibson | C. Hernandez | -151/9 | O |
| 6/10/23 | BAL 6 - KC 1 | C. Irvin | B. Singer | -139/9.5 | U |
| 6/9/23 | BAL 3 - KC 2 | T. Wells | D. Lynch IV | -184/8 | U |
| 5/4/23 | KC 10 - BAL 13 | J. Lyles | G. Rodriguez | 158/9.5 | O |
| 5/3/23 | KC 6 - BAL 0 | Z. Greinke | K. Gibson | 133/9 | U |
| 5/2/23 | KC 7 - BAL 11 | R. Yarbrough | T. Wells | 161/8.5 | O |
| 2022 Season | |||||
| 6/12/22 | KC 7 - BAL 10 | B. Keller | D. Kremer | -136/10 | O |
| 6/11/22 | KC 4 - BAL 6 | D. Lynch IV | T. Wells | 109/9.5 | O |
| 6/10/22 | KC 8 - BAL 1 | J. Heasley | B. Zimmermann | 102/9.5 | U |
| 6/9/22 | KC 7 - BAL 5 | K. Bubic | J. Lyles | -107/9 | O |
| 5/9/22 | BAL 6 - KC 1 | T. Wells | C. Hernandez | -146/7.5 | U |
| 5/8/22 | BAL 4 - KC 2 | B. Zimmermann | D. Lynch IV | -126/7 | U |
| 5/8/22 | BAL 4 - KC 6 | J. Lyles | Z. Greinke | -101/7 | O |
Kansas City: Last 10 Games | Season
| Date | vs/Score | Line | ATS | OPS | Avg | Starter | IP | Opp Starter | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/1/24 | @ BAL 1-0 | 127/7 | W/U | .398 | .172 | C. Ragans | 6.0 | C. Burnes | 8.0 |
| 9/29/24 | @ ATL 4-2 | 186/8.5 | W/U | .642 | .167 | A. Marsh | 5.0 | C. Morton | 4.1 |
| 9/28/24 | @ ATL 1-2 | 206/7 | L/U | .336 | .107 | S. Lugo | 2.0 | R. Lopez | 6.0 |
| 9/27/24 | @ ATL 0-3 | 163/7.5 | L/U | .334 | .103 | B. Singer | 6.0 | M. Fried | 8.2 |
| 9/26/24 | @ WAS 7-4 | -163/8.5 | W/O | .614 | .222 | M. Wacha | 5.0 | P. Corbin | 5.1 |
| 9/25/24 | @ WAS 3-0 | -130/7.5 | W/U | .520 | .212 | M. Lorenzen | 2.1 | D. Herz | 5.0 |
| 9/24/24 | @ WAS 1-0 x | -196/7 | W/U | .509 | .216 | C. Ragans | 6.0 | M. Parker | 5.0 |
| 9/22/24 | SF 0-2 | -105/6.5 | L/U | .306 | .100 | S. Lugo | 7.0 | B. Snell | 6.0 |
| 9/21/24 | SF 0-9 | -140/8 | L/O | .447 | .156 | B. Singer | 5.1 | L. Roupp | 5.0 |
| 9/20/24 | SF 1-2 | -199/8.5 | L/U | .405 | .152 | M. Wacha | 5.2 | M. Black | 5.2 |
Baltimore: Last 10 Games | Season
| Date | vs/Score | Line | ATS | OPS | Avg | Starter | IP | Opp Starter | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/1/24 | KC 0-1 | -137/7 | L/U | .425 | .156 | C. Burnes | 8.0 | C. Ragans | 6.0 |
| 9/29/24 | @ MIN 6-2 | 112/8.5 | W/U | .706 | .250 | A. Suarez | 6.0 | B. Ober | 5.0 |
| 9/28/24 | @ MIN 9-2 | 109/8.5 | W/O | 1.092 | .372 | M. Bowman | 1.1 | Z. Matthews | 3.0 |
| 9/27/24 | @ MIN 7-2 | 127/8 | W/O | .836 | .300 | C. Povich | 5.2 | P. Lopez | 5.2 |
| 9/26/24 | @ NYY 1-10 | 150/8 | L/O | .441 | .206 | C. Burnes | 5.0 | G. Cole | 6.2 |
| 9/25/24 | @ NYY 9-7 | 113/8.5 | W/O | .887 | .395 | Z. Eflin | 4.2 | M. Stroman | 3.1 |
| 9/24/24 | @ NYY 5-3 | 143/8 | W/P | .875 | .235 | D. Kremer | 5.0 | C. Schmidt | 5.1 |
| 9/22/24 | DET 3-4 | -122/8 | L/U | .641 | .188 | A. Suarez | 5.0 | T. Holton | 2.0 |
| 9/21/24 | DET 4-6 x | -129/8.5 | L/O | .630 | .256 | C. Povich | 5.0 | R. Olson | 3.0 |
| 9/20/24 | DET 7-1 | -151/7.5 | W/O | 1.052 | .273 | C. Burnes | 7.0 | T. Holton | 1.0 |
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