The 19-9 Baltimore Orioles are the real deal and will open a 3-game set tonight with the 7-22 Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. The O’s have won 11 of their last 13 and are off to their best start since 1997. Baltimore’s expected starter is Tyler Wells. He is 1-1 with a 2.79 ERA and has the lowest WHIP in the majors, at 0.724. Southpaw Ryan Yarborough is expect to get the nod for the Royals. He is winless at 0-3 with a 6.35 ERA and a 1.35 WHIP. The Royals are just 1-12 at “The K” and are a dismal 3-14 in their last 17 overall. Mountcastle and company are 6-1 in their last 7 against a left-handed starter and continue to stay hot.
TONIGHT’S PICK: BALTIMORE ORIOLES