The Royals play the Orioles in Baltimore.

I couldn’t think of a better way to finish the first half of the season.

Kansas City’s Seth Lugo is still an MLB pitcher even though he has given up 16 runs on 25 hits over his past 15 ¹/₃ innings.

You know, Seth, maybe you should have a long conversation with Justin Verlander and try to move on to the next chapter.

Lugo has won once in his past seven starts.

Baltimore counters with Shane Baz, who is too young (27) to go home but has been just as effective.

Baz has won once in his past six starts and has coughed up 21 runs and 36 hits over his past 35 ²/₃ innings.

A case of the runs is expected.

Shane Baz Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images

We believe the Royals will score at least one more.

Bet $50 on KC.

Seattle grabbed an early 1-0 lead.

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But Logan Gilbert gave up four runs and the Rays mauled the bland Marinaras 6-1.

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