Kansas City Royals at Baltimore Orioles by Tony T.
Matchup Analysis
The starting-pitching matchup is relatively close by ERA. The strikeout rates are closely matched. The road starter also has the cleaner walk rate. Their ground-ball profiles are similar. The home starter has allowed fewer home runs per nine.
Seth Lugo has made 18 starts in 18 appearances, while Shane Baz has made 18 starts in 18 appearances. The comparison puts immediate focus on strike throwing, contact quality and each starter's ability to keep the ball in the park.