Royals Edge Orioles 6-5 with Walk-Off Wild Pitch
Orioles lose to Royals, 6-5, on walk-off wild pitch by Ryan Helsley
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The Kansas City Royals defeated the Baltimore Orioles 6-5 on a walk-off wild pitch by Ryan Helsley. Despite a strong performance from Coby Mayo and Adley Rutschman, the Orioles couldn't hold onto their lead, suffering their sixth loss in eight games. The Royals ended an eight-game losing streak with this victory.
- 01Coby Mayo hit a three-run home run, his first of the season.
- 02Adley Rutschman returned from injury and hit a go-ahead two-run homer.
- 03Ryan Helsley threw a wild pitch that allowed the Royals to win.
- 04The Orioles' bullpen struggled after a taxing previous game.
- 05Kansas City ended an eight-game losing streak with this win.
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In a dramatic finish, the Kansas City Royals defeated the Baltimore Orioles 6-5 on Tuesday at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. The game saw Coby Mayo hit a three-run home run in the second inning, marking his first of the season. Adley Rutschman, returning from the injured list, hit a two-run homer in the eighth to give the Orioles a temporary lead. However, the Royals rallied, with Michael Massey tying the game with a home run and Maikel Garcia scoring the winning run on a wild pitch by Ryan Helsley. This loss marked the Orioles' sixth defeat in their last eight games, while the Royals broke an eight-game losing streak, setting up a rubber match for the series on Wednesday.
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This loss continues to challenge the Orioles' season, potentially affecting team morale and future performance.
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