Baltimore Orioles defeat Kansas City Royals 7-5: Recap & Betting Results
Mon, Apr 20, 2026 · MLB · Baltimore Orioles 7, Kansas City Royals 5
The Baltimore Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 7-5 in 12 innings on Monday, April 20, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium. The Baltimore Orioles covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went over the closing total of 9, with 12 runs combined.
Baltimore Orioles vs. Kansas City Royals final score and game recap
The Baltimore Orioles trailed by 1 run after two innings. The Kansas City Royals led 1-0 after five innings. The Baltimore Orioles scored 5 runs in the 12th inning, the most by either team in an inning. They outscored the Kansas City Royals 7-4 the rest of the way. It took 12 innings.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Kyle Bradish (Baltimore Orioles): 5.1 innings, 1 earned run, 7 strikeouts.
- Leody Taveras (Baltimore Orioles): 1-for-5, 1 home run, 4 RBIs, 1 run.
- Seth Lugo (Kansas City Royals): 7.0 innings, 0 earned runs, 7 strikeouts.
- Nick Loftin (Kansas City Royals): 2-for-2, 3 RBIs.
Who covered the spread in Baltimore Orioles vs. Kansas City Royals?
The Baltimore Orioles covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 2 runs.
Did Baltimore Orioles vs. Kansas City Royals go over or under the total?
The game went over: 12 runs combined against a closing total of 9, over by 3.
Baltimore Orioles vs. Kansas City Royals odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Baltimore Orioles at -116 and the Kansas City Royals at -104. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Baltimore Orioles a 51% favorite. The Baltimore Orioles won as the favorite at -116: $86.21 profit on a $100 bet.
Baltimore Orioles and Kansas City Royals betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Baltimore Orioles 11-12 in the 2026 regular season (6-6 at home, 5-6 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 8 of 21 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 13 times and under 8 times.
This result left the Kansas City Royals 7-16 in the 2026 regular season (5-6 at home, 2-10 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 6 of 19 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 7 times and under 12 times. That made it eight straight losses for the Kansas City Royals.
What's next for Baltimore Orioles and Kansas City Royals?
Next for the Baltimore Orioles: at the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Next for the Kansas City Royals: the Baltimore Orioles at home on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.