The Baltimore Orioles are at home for Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday at 4:38 p.m. ET at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The Royals have a 1-0 series lead.
Looking to see who’s available to play for the Orioles and the Royals? Keep scrolling for complete injury reports for both squads.
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Orioles vs. Royals Game Info
Game Day: Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Game Time: 4:38 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Stadium: Oriole Park at Camden Yards
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Orioles vs. Royals Injury News Today
Orioles’ Injuries
Name |
Status |
Injury |
2024 Stats |
Jorge Mateo |
60 Day Injury List |
Elbow |
.229 / .267 / .401, 5, 18 |
Burch Smith |
15 Day Injury List |
Groin |
4-1, 4.95 ERA, 7.3 K/9 |
Grayson Rodriguez |
15 Day Injury List |
Lat |
13-4, 3.86 ERA, 10.0 K/9 |
Kyle Bradish |
60 Day Injury List |
Ucl Sprain |
2-0, 2.75 ERA, 12.1 K/9 |
John Means |
60 Day Injury List |
Elbow |
2-0, 2.61 ERA, 7.0 K/9 |
Tyler Wells |
60 Day Injury List |
Elbow |
0-2, 5.87 ERA, 7.6 K/9 |
Felix Bautista |
60 Day Injury List |
Elbow |
– |
Royals’ Injuries
Name |
Status |
Injury |
2024 Stats |
James McArthur |
15 Day Injury List |
Elbow |
5-7, 4.92 ERA, 7.8 K/9 |
Chris Stratton |
15 Day Injury List |
Forearm |
4-3, 5.55 ERA, 6.8 K/9 |
Hunter Harvey |
15 Day Injury List |
Back |
2-4, 4.44 ERA, 9.8 K/9 |
Will Smith |
15 Day Injury List |
Back |
0-4, 6.53 ERA, 6.3 K/9 |
Cole Ragans |
day-to-day |
Calf |
11-9, 3.14 ERA, 10.8 K/9 |
Kyle Wright |
60 Day Injury List |
Shoulder |
– |
Josh Taylor |
60 Day Injury List |
Biceps |
– |
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Orioles’ Recent Hitting Insights
Baltimore has hit 16 home runs over the past 10 games.
Over the past 10 games, the Orioles have 31 extra-base hits (3.1 per game) while slugging .448.
Over the last 10 contests Baltimore is averaging 9.9 hits per game and batting .273.
Anthony Santander has been key for Baltimore of late with seven hits, an OBP of .295 plus a slugging percentage of .447 over the last 10 games.
Colton Cowser has collected nine base hits, an OBP of .262 and a slugging percentage of .550 over the last 10 games.
Royals’ Recent Hitting Insights
Kansas City has hit three home runs over the last 10 games.
Over the Royals’ last 10 games, the team is slugging .217 with 10 extra-base hits.
Over the last 10 games, Kansas City is batting .166 as a team with 5.2 hits per contest.
Bobby Witt Jr. leads Kansas City with a .333 batting average over the last 10 games.
Michael Massey has collected seven base hits, an OBP of .323 and a slugging percentage of .429 over the last 10 games.
Orioles’ Starting Pitcher
Zach Eflin (10-9) will take the mound for the Orioles, his 29th start of the season.
The right-hander last pitched on Wednesday, when he gave up three earned runs and allowed four hits in 4 2/3 innings against the New York Yankees.
The 30-year-old has pitched in 28 games this season with a 3.59 ERA and 7.3 strikeouts per nine innings with a batting average against of .254.
During the last 10 games, Orioles pitchers have a collective 3.60 ERA.
Opposing hitters have jumped on Baltimore’s pitchers for 12 home runs over the past 10 games.
Royals’ Starting Pitcher
Seth Lugo makes the start for the Royals, his 34th of the season. He is 16-9 with a 3.00 ERA and 181 strikeouts over 206 2/3 innings pitched.
The right-hander last pitched on Saturday against the Atlanta Braves, when he went two scoreless innings while giving up one hit.
In 33 games this season, the 34-year-old has an ERA of 3.00, with 7.9 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .229 against him.
Royals pitching has an ERA of 2.02 over the last 10 games.
Kansas City has allowed nine home runs during the past 10 games.
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