In the ninth inning, James McCann delivered a clutch two-out, two-run single that propelled the Baltimore Orioles to a 4-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals. The Orioles had been trailing 3-0 before mounting a late comeback, scoring twice in the eighth inning against the Royals’ bullpen. Despite a stellar outing by Royals starter Cole Ragans, the Orioles managed to capitalize on key opportunities to secure the win.
The game, which was initially scheduled to start at 12:05 p.m. CT, was delayed for five hours due to rain before finally commencing in the early evening. The decision to wait out the inclement weather was made to avoid a potential makeup game in the future, as the Royals were not slated to return to Baltimore after the matchup. Despite the delay, the Orioles maintained a positive attitude in the clubhouse, engaging in various activities to pass the time.
Fans who patiently endured the rain delay were rewarded with the opportunity to choose any available seat in the stadium and received a voucher for a future weekday game. Both teams showcased strong performances, with Ragans impressing on the mound for the Royals and McCann delivering the decisive hit for the Orioles. The series concluded with the Orioles emerging victorious in two of three games on dramatic final at-bats, highlighting the competitive nature of the matchup between the two teams.
Kansas City returns to Kauffman Stadium Thursday for a 4-game series with the 1-4 Chicago White Sox. Pregame on KQNK begins at 6:00 p.m. with first pitch at 6:35 p.m. Listen on Classic Hits 106.7 FM, 102.5 FM & 1530 AM.
