Baltimore Orioles tops Kansas City Royals 8-6
Game Summary
Baltimore Orioles defeated Kansas City Royals 8-6.
The turning point came in the top of the 6th. Baltimore Orioles pushed across 6 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Coby Mayo led Baltimore Orioles's offense, going 1-for-4, 1 HR, 3 RBI. Baltimore Orioles reliever Tyler Wells threw 1.2 IP, 0 ER, 0 K and picked up a hold.
Carter Jensen led Kansas City Royals's offense, going 2-for-3, 1 HR, 2 RBI. Kansas City Royals reliever Alex Lange threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Pitching Report
Baltimore Orioles starter Chris Bassitt: 5.1 IP, 8 H, 5 ER, 3 K, 2 BB (88 pitches). 2 HR allowed is a troubling rate of long-ball damage. Bullpen: 3.7 IP, 1 ER, 2 K (ERA 2.45).
Kansas City Royals starter Michael Wacha: 5.1 IP, 7 H, 6 ER, 5 K, 2 BB (89 pitches). Bullpen: 3.7 IP, 2 ER, 3 K (ERA 4.91).
Hitting Analysis
Baltimore Orioles: 11 H, 8 RBI (team AVG 0.297). 6 extra-base hits (2 HR) — impressive power display.
Multi-hit games: Dylan Beavers (2-for-5), Leody Taveras (2-for-4), Colton Cowser (2-for-4).
Kansas City Royals: 10 H, 6 RBI (team AVG 0.303). 5 extra-base hits (3 HR) — impressive power display.
Multi-hit games: Vinnie Pasquantino (2-for-3, 1 HR), Carter Jensen (2-for-3, 1 HR, 2 RBI), Michael Massey (2-for-4).
Turning Points
This game featured 2 lead changes — a true back-and-forth contest.