The Kansas City Royals advanced to the American League Division Series after sweeping the Baltimore Orioles in the Wild Card Series. Bobby Witt Jr. was instrumental, delivering the decisive RBI hits in both games, including a game-winning infield single in Game 2, which the Royals won 2-1. The Royals' pitching excelled, holding the Orioles to just one run over the two games and showcasing a strong bullpen performance. The win marks Kansas City's first postseason series victory since 2015, setting the stage for a matchup against the New York Yankees. The Orioles, despite entering the season with World Series hopes, struggled offensively, scoring only one run in the series. This loss adds to their postseason woes, having been swept for the second consecutive year.