Orioles, Royals Face Off in AL Wild Card

The Baltimore Orioles and Kansas City Royals, both of whom experienced 100-loss seasons recently, are set to compete in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series at Camden Yards. Adley Rutschman and Bobby Witt Jr., the top two picks of the 2019 amateur draft, now lead their teams into postseason play, marking a significant turnaround for both franchises. Kansas City improved from 56-106 last season to 86-76 this year, while the Orioles, having previously lost over 100 games for three consecutive seasons, won the AL East last year. Witt, who won the AL batting title with a .332 average, expressed excitement about reaching the postseason, while Orioles manager Brandon Hyde emphasized the importance of their previous playoff experience. The game is scheduled for Tuesday at 4:08 p.m. ET, with the Orioles favored to win. The winner will advance to face the New York Yankees in the Division Series.