Ralph Michaels
(913) Baltimore Orioles at (914) Kansas City Royals
FIRST FIVE 3% Kansas City w/ Lugo -120 Baltimore w/ Irvin
Kansas City is now 13-8 after the loss vs Baltimore in game #2 but that winning record in not fluky as they are #2 in run differential only behind the Guardians. The Royals lost their first game after a loss but they have not only won 6 straight but have done so with an avg score of 7.83 to 2.17. KC is 3-0 vs lefty starters this season with 19 runs and 27 hits.
Lugo is making his fourth start and he has posted a 1.05 ERA and 1.05 WHIP going 6+ innings in each start and he is coming off a 7 inning 4 hit shutout.
Irvin is also making his 4th and he has gone 4 2/3, 5 and 5 innings with a 6.75 ERA and 1.70 WHIP.