A series opener between the Kansas City Royals (12-7) and Baltimore Orioles (12-6) is scheduled for Friday at 7:40 PM ET, at Kauffman Stadium.
The Royals (+116 underdog moneyline odds) host the Orioles (-135). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Baltimore Orioles looking to Dean Kremer (0-1), and Alec Marsh (2-0) getting the nod for the Kansas City Royals.
The Orioles defeated the Twins by a 4-2 score in their last game Wednesday. Anthony Santander went 1-for-4 with a home run and an RBI to lead them offensively while Craig Kimbrel picked up the win after throwing one inning without giving up a hit or an earned run while striking out one.