Royals vs Orioles Picks and Prediction – 5/3/2025

This Saturday, Kris Bubic and the Kansas City Royals host Tomoyuki Sugano and the Baltimore Orioles at Kauffman Stadium for the second game of their weekend series. Get our free MLB Picks all season long! The Royals, now 17-16, are coming off a crisp 3-0 shutout win over Baltimore on Friday, led by efficient pitching and solid defensive play.

Bubic has been sharp early this season, showing improved command and mixing speeds effectively. He’ll look to build on Friday’s team momentum and keep Baltimore’s lineup quiet. Kansas City’s offense hasn’t been overpowering, but timely hits and clean execution have helped them stay competitive in tight games.

Baltimore, sitting at 13-18, struggled to generate offense in Friday’s loss and now turns to Sugano to get back on track. The right-hander will make a highly anticipated appearance, bringing international experience and a strong reputation for control and poise. He’ll need to settle in quickly to keep Kansas City from jumping out early.

The matchup may come down to which lineup can capitalize on scoring opportunities. If Bubic continues to limit hard contact, the Orioles will need to stay patient. Sugano must avoid falling behind in counts and contain the top of Kansas City’s order.

With Bubic in rhythm and the Royals playing sharp baseball, Kansas City has the edge heading into this one. Sugano may keep it close, but Kansas City’s momentum and execution should carry them. Take the Royals to win this one with ease. Final Score Prediction, Kansas City Royals win 6-2.