Venue, Date & Start Time
Matchup: Baltimore Orioles (11–13) vs. Kansas City Royals (8–16)
First Pitch: 11:10 AM PT / 1:10 PM CT
Venue: Kauffman Stadium, One Royal Way, Kansas City, Missouri
Weather Outlook (Kansas City, MO)
Temperature: 67–73°F through early afternoon
Conditions: Clear to partly sunny
Wind: 14 mph SSW — a mild boost to balls hit toward right‑center
Injury Report
Baltimore Orioles
Hans Crouse (RP) – 7‑Day IL, out Apr 22
Keagan Gillies (P) – 7‑Day IL, out Apr 22
Payton Eeles (2B) – 7‑Day IL, out Apr 22
Dietrich Enns (RP) – 15‑Day IL, out until Apr 24
Andrew Kittredge (RP) – 15‑Day IL, out until Apr 24
Kansas City Royals
Bailey Falter (RP) – 15‑Day IL, out Apr 22
Stephen Kolek (SP) – 15‑Day IL, out until Apr 28
Carlos Estévez (RP) – 15‑Day IL, out until Apr 28
Jonathan India (2B) – 10‑Day IL, out until Apr 29
James McArthur (RP) – 60‑Day IL, out until May 24
Probable Pitching Matchup
Baltimore – RHP Chris Bassitt (0–2, 6.19 ERA)
WHIP: 2.13
IP: 16.0 | H: 23 | K: 7 | BB: 11 | HR: 1
Kansas City – RHP Michael Wacha (2–0, 1.00 ERA)
WHIP: 0.78
IP: 27.0 | H: 13 | K: 23 | BB: 8 | HR: 2
Pitching Edge: Royals — Wacha has been elite, though advanced metrics suggest regression is coming. Bassitt has struggled with command and traffic on the bases.
Team Records & Recent Form
Baltimore Orioles (11–13)
Last 5: L6‑5, W7‑5, L8‑4, L4‑2, W6‑4
Season Averages:
Runs: 4.3/game
AVG: .227
ERA: 3.92
Kansas City Royals (8–16)
Last 5: W6‑5, L7‑5, L7‑0, L13‑4, L4‑2
Season Averages:
Runs: 3.4/game
AVG: .227
ERA: 4.58
Key Player Matchups
Baltimore Hitters
Jeremiah Jackson: .297 AVG, 17 RBI (team leader)
Gunnar Henderson: 7 HR (team leader)
Kansas City Hitters
Bobby Witt Jr.: .289 AVG
Carter Jensen: 5 HR, 12 RBI
Matchup Lens: Baltimore’s top‑end power (Henderson) and contact (Jackson) face a pitcher outperforming his peripherals. KC’s offense relies heavily on Witt Jr. and Jensen, with limited depth behind them.
Series History & Context
The series is tied entering the finale:
4/20: Orioles win 7–5 (F/12)
4/21: Royals win 6–5
Baltimore has scored 12 runs in the first two games, showing strong offensive consistency. Kansas City has been inconsistent but competitive.
Game Odds
Baltimore Orioles 9.5
Kansas City Royals – 136
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, April 21, 2026
