Kansas City Royals vs. Baltimore Orioles Prediction, Betting Pick and Latest Odds For Game 2

Kansas City Royals vs. Baltimore Orioles Prediction, Betting Pick and Latest Odds For Game 2

The Kansas City Royals and the Baltimore Orioles clash for a highly anticipated matchup on Wednesday Afternoon.

Kansas City stole a win on the road yesterday and will go for the sweep this afternoon while Baltimore will look to avoid being swept in back-to-back seasons in the playoffs.

Entering the postseason, Baltimore was viewed as a World Champion caliber team, but the O's have not won a playoff series since 2015.

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Kansas City Royals vs. Baltimore Orioles Date, Time and Where to Watch

• Date: October 2, 2024
• Time: 4:30 pm ET
• Where to Watch: ESPN

Kansas City Royals vs. Baltimore Orioles Prediction

Orioles ace Corbin Burnes was stellar yesterday, allowing one run over eight innings of work, but he still got the loss.

Burnes, who will be a free agent in the offseason, might have made his final start in an Orioles uniform as the Royals used small ball to plate the game's only run.

The nine-hole hitter, Maikel Garcia, drew a walk and swiped second base to allow the Royals to get on the board. Bobby Witt Jr., who led the team with 109 RBIs during the regular season, delivered a two-out RBI single.

Royals starter Cole Ragans was lights out, blanking the Orioles over six innings.

Ragans delivered one of his best starts of the season in the biggest game of the year.

Baltimore's best chance to score came in the fifth inning when they had first and third with one out. Catcher James McCann struck out on three pitches, setting up Gunnar Henderson for a two-out opportunity. Henderson was set down on strikes as well, which ended the O's rally.

Baltimore again had a chance in the ninth inning as Ryan Mountcastle led the inning off with a walk but could not advance as the next three Orioles failed to reach base.

The Orioles collected five hits in the loss and Cedric Mullins led the team with two hits, including one double.

Veteran Seth Lugo gets the rock today. Lugo earned his first All-Star appearance, posting a record of 16-9 paired with a 3.00 ERA.

Florida native Zach Eflin will oppose Lugo. Eflin went 10-9 with a 3.59 ERA.

Kansas City Royals vs. Baltimore Orioles Pick

• Pick: Baltimore Orioles ML (-160) Click here to get the latest Royals vs. Orioles odds for Game 2

Baltimore will extend this series today.

Eflin has been great since putting on a Baltimore uniform, with an ERA of 1.40 in August and 3.00 in September.

Baltimore has crushed Lugo, hitting .375 as a team in 32 at-bats.

The O's bats will heat up today against Lugo, leading them to a series-tying win.