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The Royals have struggled this season, particularly in away games, which can be a significant factor at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
The Orioles have shown a stronger home record and have been more consistent offensively. Their lineup can capitalize on any mistakes from the Royals' pitching.
While the Royals can be unpredictable, the Orioles' recent form suggests they have the upper hand in this matchup. However, the Royals do have potential to surprise.

Probable pitchers

Luinder Avila

RHP · #58

Brandon Young

RHP · #63

Player	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP	H	K	BB	HR
KC	4-3	5.05	1.59	51.2	51	47	31	5
BAL	7-2	3.38	1.36	77.1	75	62	30	7

KC · arsenal

4-Seam96.127%19% whiff

Sinker96.426%19% whiff

Slider87.923%35% whiff

Curveball82.814%19% whiff

Changeup89.410%35% whiff

BAL · arsenal

4-Seam94.341%22% whiff

Splitter84.920%23% whiff

Slider83.614%41% whiff

Sinker93.513%11% whiff

Curveball7512%18% whiff

Team leaders

Batting

Batting average

B. Witt Jr.

.289

vs L .330 · vs R .273

T. Ward

.254

vs L .295 · vs R .241

Home runs

J. Caglianone

14 HR

vs L .242 · vs R .264

P. Alonso

20 HR

vs L .212 · vs R .265

RBI

C. Jensen

49 RBI

P. Alonso

62 RBI

vs L .212 · vs R .265

Pitching

ERA

M. Wacha

3.45

K. Bradish

3.75

Wins

M. Wacha

5 W

B. Young

7 W

Strikeouts

M. Wacha

91 K

K. Bradish

101 K

Top hitters

AVG

.370▲

Tyler Tolbert

Kansas City Royals

Sprint Speed 95th

2Bobby Witt Jr..288
3Starling Marte.268
4Michael Massey.263

BAL

AVG

.302

Blaze Alexander

Baltimore Orioles

xwOBA 74th

2Adley Rutschman.256
3Taylor Ward.255
4Jeremiah Jackson.251

Season batting average · up/down arrow = hot/cold last 15 · MLB Stats API · hero Statcast accent by Baseball Savant

Starting pitchers

Starter

Luinder Avila

Kansas City Royals · 4-3

xwOBA 34th

5.05 ERA · 47 K · 1.59 WHIP

BAL

Starter

Brandon Young

Baltimore Orioles · 7-2

xwOBA 40th

3.38 ERA · 62 K · 1.36 WHIP

Season pitching · MLB Stats API · Statcast accent by Baseball Savant

Win probability

KC 45%BAL 55%

Team stats

KCBAL

776

Hits

741

402

Runs

425

Home Runs

108

383

RBI

411

Stolen Bases

306

Walks

355

747

Strikeouts

848

Runners LOB

Statcast profile

KCBAL

8.6%

Barrel%

8.45%

44.22%

Hard-hit%

42.6%

.320

xwOBA

.320

Barrel% perfectly-struck balls — ideal exit velo + launch angle, near-automatic extra bases · Hard-hit% share of balls hit 95+ mph · xwOBA expected offensive value from contact quality (higher is better)

Season quality of contact · Baseball Savant