Kansas City Royals vs. Baltimore Orioles Results, Stats, and Recap
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Key Points:
- Samuel Basallo hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth inning, leading the Baltimore Orioles to a 5-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals in the series opener between the last-place teams.
- Blaze Alexander also contributed a home run for Baltimore, while Jac Caglianone and Isaac Collins each hit solo homers for Kansas City.
- Orioles starter Brandon Young pitched seven-plus innings, allowing three runs and striking out five, but was removed after a two-run homer tied the game in the eighth.
- Relievers Rico Garcia and Andrew Kittredge secured the win and save for Baltimore, with Kittredge earning his second save in two days.
- The Royals have lost three straight games and 11 of their last 15, with Saturday’s matchup featuring Kansas City’s Noah Cameron against Baltimore’s Kyle Bradish.
