The Orioles are rolling into Kauffman Stadium, where the Royals are waiting with a lineup that's barely clipping the .223 mark - yeah, it's been a struggle to score in Kansas City. But let's be real, the Orioles' Chris Bassitt hasn't exactly been lights out, with a 6.19 ERA that's got him searching for a turnaround. He'll face off against Michael Wacha, who's been the picture of consistency with a 1.00 ERA - talk about a contrast in styles. The Orioles' team ERA of 3.81 looks like a Cy Young candidacy compared to the Royals' 4.56, but with injuries piling up on both sides, this one's anyone's guess.
Bassitt's got his work cut out for him, but Wacha's the real story here - can he keep his magic going against an Orioles team that's at least shown some life at the plate? The Orioles are hovering around .226, which, let's be real, isn't exactly world-beating, but it's better than what the Royals have managed. With Andrew Kittredge and Keegan Akin sidelined for the Orioles, they'll need to dig deep to take down Wacha and the Royals - make your pick or join the discussion on StreakChat.