Royals Win Game 1 in AL Wild Card Series

The Kansas City Royals secured a 1-0 victory against the Baltimore Orioles in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series, with Bobby Witt Jr. driving in the only run and Cole Ragans pitching six effective innings. This win puts the Royals one game away from advancing to the American League Division Series for the first time since their World Series victory in 2015. The Orioles, on a nine-game postseason losing streak, are now in a must-win situation in Game 2, relying on veteran pitcher Zach Eflin to keep their hopes alive. Baltimore's struggles are compounded by their inability to capitalize on scoring opportunities in Game 1, despite strong pitching from Corbin Burnes. Should the Royals win, they will advance, continuing their remarkable turnaround from a 100-loss season last year.