Orioles Shut Out Royals in Series Opener

The Baltimore Orioles, battling injuries to key players, claimed a 3-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals in their series opener, driven by Dean Kremer's seven scoreless innings and a home run from Ryan O'Hearn. O'Hearn is currently hitting .300 with six home runs, while Cedric Mullins has a .515 slugging percentage, helping lead the Orioles' offense. The Orioles stand at 13-19 and fifth in the AL East, showing recent improvement despite earlier struggles at home. The Royals, now 18-16 and third in the AL Central, have found success in close games with offensive contributions from Maikel Garcia and Vinnie Pasquantino. Bobby Witt Jr. of the Royals has extended his hitting streak to 22 games. Kansas City currently leads the season series 3-2, and the Orioles have maintained strong designated hitter production since 2023 amid ongoing debates about player development.