Royals Sweep Orioles, Advance to ALDS

The Kansas City Royals swept the Baltimore Orioles in the AL Wild Card series, extending the Orioles' postseason losing streak to 10 games since 2014. Despite a strong regular season, the Orioles struggled offensively, managing only three runs in two games, with key players like Rutschman and Henderson underperforming. The Royals' pitching, particularly from Cole Ragans and Seth Lugo, effectively shut down the Orioles' lineup. Baltimore's playoff woes were exacerbated by injuries, including Colton Cowser's broken hand. As a result, the Royals advance to face the New York Yankees in the AL Divisional Series. The Orioles now share the fourth-longest postseason losing streak in MLB history.