The Kansas City Royals secured the second American League wild card spot with a 4-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday and with help from the Detroit Tigers falling to the Chicago White Sox 9-5. The Braves’ loss prevented them from clinching a postseason berth.
The Braves will now face the New York Mets in a doubleheader on Monday to determine their playoff fate. The Braves and Mets are tied at 88-72, while the Arizona Diamondbacks finished the season at 89-73.
Charlie Morton’s outing for the Braves was cut short in the fifth inning due to lower body fatigue. He allowed four runs and five hits in 4 1/3 innings. The Braves struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities, while Alec Marsh pitched effectively for the Royals, earning the win. Kris Bubic recorded a scoreless ninth inning, securing the save.
Bobby Witt Jr. finished the season with a .332 batting average, clinching the AL batting title.
Royals Wild Card Schedule
The Royals will now face the Baltimore Orioles in a best-of-three series starting on Tuesday, October 1st.
- Game #1: Tuesday, October 1st at 3:08 PM
- Game #2: Wednesday, October 2nd at 3:38 PM
- Game #3: Thursday, October 3rd (if necessary) at 3:08 PM
All games will be broadcast on SuperStar Country 102.5 & 1530 AM.
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