The Baltimore Orioles (1-0) will host the Kansas City Royals (0-1) in the second game of the AL Wild Card Series on Wednesday evening.
The Kansas City Royals edged out the Baltimore Orioles 1-0 in Game 1 of the Wild Card on Tuesday. The matchup showcased a thrilling pitching contest between Cole Ragans and Corbin Burnes. Ragans (11-9) delivered a stellar performance, going six innings while allowing just four hits, not issuing any walks, and striking out eight batters to earn the victory.
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How to watch Baltimore Orioles vs Kansas City Royals on TV & stream live online
National TV channel: ESPN
Local TV channels: Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN), Bally Sports Kansas City (BSKC)
Streaming service: Fubo
To watch the entire MLB season, Fubo and DirecTV Stream are the two best streaming services for baseball fans. Both carry MLB.tv for out-of-market access to games and you can also check out our table below for information on regional sports networks and where to find them.
| Team | Local Network | Streaming Providers |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Diamondbacks | DBACKS.tv | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Atlanta Braves | Bally Sports South | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Baltimore Orioles | Mid-Atlantic Sports Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Boston Red Sox | New England Sports Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, NESN 360 |
| Chicago Cubs | Marquee Sports Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Chicago White Sox | NBC Sports Chicago | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Cincinnati Reds | Bally Sports Ohio | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Cleveland Guardians | Bally Sports Great Lakes | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Colorado Rockies | ROCKIES.tv | DirecTV Stream |
| Detroit Tigers | Bally Sports Detroit | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Houston Astros | Space City Home Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Kansas City Royals | Bally Sports Kansas City | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Los Angeles Angels | Bally Sports West | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | SportsNet Los Angeles | DirecTV Stream |
| Miami Marlins | Bally Sports Florida | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Milwaukee Brewers | Bally Sports Wisconsin | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Minnesota Twins | Bally Sports North | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| New York Mets | SportsNet New York | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| New York Yankees | YES Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Oakland Athletics | NBC Sports California | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Philadelphia Phillies | NBC Sports Philadelphia | Fubo |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | SportsNet Pittsburgh | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| San Diego Padres | Padres.TV | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| San Francisco Giants | NBC Sports Bay Area | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Seattle Mariners | ROOT Sports | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| St Louis Cardinals | Bally Sports Midwest | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Tampa Bay Rays | Bally Sports Sun | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Texas Rangers | Bally Sports Southwest | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Toronto Blue Jays | Sportnet (Canada) | N/A |
| Washington Nationals | Mid-Atlantic Sports Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
How to listen to live play-by-play commentary of Baltimore Orioles vs Kansas City Royals
Audio stream: SiriusXM
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Baltimore Orioles vs Kansas City Royals: Date and First-Pitch time
The Orioles and Royals will hit the diamond at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland, for this matchup on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, with the first pitch at 4:38 pm ET/ 1:38 pm PT in the US.
| Date | Wednesday, October 2, 2024 |
| First-Pitch Time | 4:38 pm ET/ 1:38 pm PT |
| Venue | Oriole Park at Camden Yards |
| Location | Baltimore, Maryland |
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Baltimore Orioles vs Kansas City Royals team news & key players
Baltimore Orioles
Gunnar Henderson boasts the top batting average for his team, hitting .281. Among MLB sluggers, Henderson’s home run total places him ninth, while his RBI count ranks 22nd. Anthony Santander leads the team with 44 home runs and 102 RBIs. Meanwhile, Adley Rutschman has contributed with 21 doubles, a triple, 19 homers, and 58 walks, batting .250.
The O’s will counter on the mound with Zach Eflin as their Game 2 starter. During the regular season, Eflin posted a 10-9 record with a 3.59 ERA across 28 starts. In his postseason experience, he is 0-1, carrying a 5.17 ERA over 11 appearances, including one start.
Orioles injury report
| Player | Position | Game Status | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Means | Starting Pitcher | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| J. Mateo | Second Baseman | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| K. Bradish | Starting Pitcher | 60-Day Injured List | UCL Sprain |
| T. Wells | Starting Pitcher | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
Kansas City Royals
Bobby Witt Jr. leads the Royals' offense with a stellar .332 batting average and tops the team in both home runs (32) and RBIs (109). Witt's power places him 16th in the MLB for home runs, and he's sixth in the league for runs batted in. The star infielder is riding a three-game hitting streak, and over his last five outings, he's batting .263, drawing three walks and driving in one run.
Meanwhile, Salvador Perez has been a consistent contributor, posting a .271 average with 28 doubles, 27 home runs, and 44 walks this season.
For Game 2 on Wednesday, the Royals will hand the ball to Seth Lugo, who has had a solid season, finishing with a record of 16-9 and a 3.00 ERA over 33 starts. Lugo has appeared in three career postseason games, maintaining a spotless ERA but has not recorded a decision. He also boasts one save in 2.0 innings pitched.
Royals injury report
| Player | Position | Game Status | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. Wright | Starting Pitcher | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| J. Taylor | Relief Pitcher | 60-Day Injured List | Bicep |
| V. Pasquantino | First Baseman | 10-Day Injured List | Thumb |
Kansas City Royals vs Baltimore Orioles Royals Series info
Game 1
| Date | Tuesday, October 1, 2024 |
| First-Pitch Time | 4:08 pm ET |
| Starting Pitcher (Orioles) | C. Burnes (15-9) |
| Starting Pitcher (Royals) | C. Ragans (11-9) |
| TV Channel | ESPN2 |
| Livestream | Fubo |
Game 2
| Date | Wednesday, October 2, 2024 |
| First-Pitch Time | 4:38 pm ET |
| Starting Pitcher (Orioles) | Zach Eflin (10-9) |
| Starting Pitcher (Royals) | S. Lugo (16-9) |
| TV Channel | ESPN |
| Livestream | Fubo |
Game 3
| Date | Thursday, October 3, 2024 |
| First-Pitch Time | 4:08 pm ET |
| Starting Pitcher (Orioles) | TBD |
| Starting Pitcher (Royals) | M. Wacha (13-8) |
| TV Channel | ESPN |
| Livestream | Fubo |
head-to-head record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 04/21/24 | Kansas City Royals 0-5 Baltimore Orioles | MLB |
| 04/21/24 | Kansas City Royals 7-9 Baltimore Orioles | MLB |
| 04/20/24 | Kansas City Royals 9-4 Baltimore Orioles | MLB |
| 04/03/24 | Baltimore Orioles 4-3 Kansas City Royals | MLB |
| 04/03/24 | Baltimore Orioles 1-4 Kansas City Royals | MLB |