Orioles Snap Skid, Guardians Face Royals Next

The Baltimore Orioles ended a three-game losing streak with a 4-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians and now host the Colorado Rockies, who are seeking their third consecutive victory after shutting out St. Louis. Baltimore benefited from a strong performance by Ramon Laureano, while Colorado’s Adael Amador and Mickey Moniak have provided an offensive spark since joining the team. The Cleveland Guardians, who recently won 11 of 14 games, will look to rebound from Thursday’s loss as they start a series against the Kansas City Royals. The upcoming pitching duel features Cleveland’s Gavin Williams (6-4, 3.54 ERA) against Kansas City’s Michael Wacha (4-9, 3.62 ERA). Steven Kwan’s resurgence and Wacha’s reliability are key storylines. The Guardians, who rank low in slugging and total hits, face a challenge against Wacha, who has delivered nine quality starts this season.