Baltimore Orioles defeat Kansas City Royals 8-6: Recap & Betting Results
Wed, Apr 22, 2026 · MLB · Baltimore Orioles 8, Kansas City Royals 6
The Baltimore Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 8-6 on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium. The Baltimore Orioles covered the run line as 0.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 9.5, with 14 runs combined.
Baltimore Orioles vs. Kansas City Royals final score and game recap
The Baltimore Orioles won by 2 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Chris Bassitt (Baltimore Orioles): 5.1 innings, 5 earned runs, 3 strikeouts.
- Pete Alonso (Baltimore Orioles): 1-for-4, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 2 runs.
- Michael Wacha (Kansas City Royals): 5.1 innings, 6 earned runs, 5 strikeouts.
- Carter Jensen (Kansas City Royals): 2-for-3, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 2 runs.
Who covered the spread in Baltimore Orioles vs. Kansas City Royals?
The Baltimore Orioles covered the run line as 0.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 2 runs.
The run line opened at Baltimore Orioles -1.5 and closed at Kansas City Royals -0.5.
Did Baltimore Orioles vs. Kansas City Royals go over or under the total?
The game went over: 14 runs combined against a closing total of 9.5, over by 4.5.
The total opened at 9 and closed at 9.5.
Baltimore Orioles vs. Kansas City Royals odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The run line moved toward the Kansas City Royals between the open and the close, and the Baltimore Orioles covered. The total moved up from 9 to 9.5, and the game went over.
Baltimore Orioles and Kansas City Royals betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Baltimore Orioles 12-13 in the 2026 regular season (6-6 at home, 6-7 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 10 of 23 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 15 times and under 8 times.
This result left the Kansas City Royals 8-17 in the 2026 regular season (6-7 at home, 2-10 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 6 of 21 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 9 times and under 12 times.
What's next for Baltimore Orioles and Kansas City Royals?
Next for the Baltimore Orioles: the Boston Red Sox at home on Friday, April 24, 2026. Next for the Kansas City Royals: the Los Angeles Angels at home on Friday, April 24, 2026.