Royals Beat Orioles 1-0 in Wild Card

Bobby Witt Jr. made a significant impact in his playoff debut, driving in the only run to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 1-0 victory over the Baltimore Orioles in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series. Witt's sixth-inning single allowed Maikel Garcia to score, while pitcher Cole Ragans delivered an impressive six-inning performance, supported by a strong bullpen. This win marks the Royals' return to the postseason after a nine-year absence and a remarkable turnaround from last year's 106-loss season. Witt, who clinched the American League batting title with a .332 average and led the majors with 211 hits, is likely to receive MVP consideration. The Royals can advance to the AL Division Series with a win in Game 2, while the Orioles are looking to break a nine-game postseason losing streak since 2014.