Baltimore Orioles News & Updates
The Baltimore Orioles were 11-12, 3rd in the AL East. Yesterday, the Baltimore Orioles downed the Kansas City Royals 7-5 at Kauffman Stadium.
The indicators are pointing down. A 2-5 stretch over the last 7 is hard to spin. And opponents have them by 8 runs this week.
Orioles Game on April 21
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Kauffman Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 07:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Shane Baz (0-2, 4.91 ERA) vs Kris Bubic (2-1, 3.97 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | MASN, Royals.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 41°F, Wind 7 mph |
Orioles Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Baltimore Orioles downed the Kansas City Royals 7-5 at Kauffman Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 0 |
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 0 |
Highlights
- Samuel Basallo went 2-3 with 2 RBI.
- Leody Taveras went 1-5 with 1 HR and 4 RBI.
Orioles Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Yankees
|
|
13 | 9 | .591 | W3 | |
|
Rays
|
|
12 | 10 | .545 | 1.0 | L2 |
|
Orioles
|
|
11 | 12 | .478 | 2.5 | W1 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
9 | 13 | .409 | 4.0 | W2 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
9 | 13 | .409 | 4.0 | W1 |
Baltimore Orioles are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -8 run differential.
Orioles Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | .341 | .998 | 13 | |
| 5 | .296 | .846 | 17 | |
| 7 | .196 | .746 | 15 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | 3.96 | 1.76 | 25.0 | |
| 2-2 | 4.08 | 1.33 | 28.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 2 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .222 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Orioles News
In a thrilling 12-inning showdown, Samuel Basallo emerged as the hero for the Orioles, delivering both a game-tying single in the ninth and a go-ahead hit in the 12th to secure a much-needed win over the Royals, ending a frustrating stretch for Baltimore. Although the team has weathered rough patches with a 2-5 record in the last week, they managed to find some spark against the AL's worst team. Meanwhile, Trevor Rogers continues to struggle with his changeup command, raising concerns about the rotation's stability. Despite this, Pete Alonso's unexpected defensive prowess adds a silver lining amid the uncertainty. With a little momentum from last night’s nail-biter, the Orioles look to build on this victory as they navigate a series against Kansas City.
Orioles Upcoming Schedule
The Baltimore Orioles host the Boston Red Sox for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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