Orioles vs Royals Picks and Prediction – 4/4/2025

The Baltimore Orioles will be returning to Kauffman Stadium on Friday, where they will take on the Kansas City Royals. Get the rest of our free MLB picks here! The Baltimore Orioles are ranked 6th according to ESPN in the preseason rankings. Baltimore is 2-0 in the last two games played at Kauffman Stadium. Dean Kremer is headed to the mound for the Orioles, he is 1-1 against the Royals in the past giving up 5 hits, 6 runs and 3 home runs in the last two starts against them. Baltimore's bullpen is ranked 2nd in preseason rankings. Tyler O'Neil leads the Orioles this season with 8 hits and 5 RBI. 

The Kansas City Royals are ranked 14th according to ESPN in the preseason rankings. The Royals are 3-2 in their last five games played against Baltimore. Seth Lugo will be Kansas City's starting pitcher on Friday, he has a 1-1 record against Baltimore in his last two starts against them. Kansas City has the 14th best bullpen in preseason rankings. Jonathan India leads the Royals this season with 8 hits and a. 320 batting average. 

The Royals have beaten the Orioles in the last two games against them. Kansas City usually plays better at Kauffman Stadium. Seth Lugo is the second best starter and should limit the Orioles. The Royals have had success against Kremer and should score a few runs. Kansas City will do just enough to get a victory on Friday night. Final Score Prediction, Kansas City wins 3-2.