Dean Kremer takes the ball for the Baltimore Orioles (3-4) when they visit starting pitcher Seth Lugo and the Kansas City Royals (2-4) at 7:40 p.m. ET on Friday.
If you’re intending to watch this game, keep reading for TV and streaming options for the Baltimore-Kansas City matchup.
When is Orioles vs. Royals and when does it start?
This game between the Orioles and Royals will take place on Friday, April 4, 2025. Be ready to see the opening pitch at 7:40 p.m. ET.
Where to watch Orioles vs. Royals
The Orioles and Royals will take to the diamond at Kauffman Stadium for this matchup on April 4, and if you would like to catch the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on FDSKC, MASN.
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Orioles vs. Royals Game Preview
Orioles Stats, Odds & Insights
The Orioles have been the moneyline favorite just two other times so far this season, and they split the two games.
Baltimore ranks fifth in baseball with 11 home runs. They average 1.6 per game.
The Orioles rank sixth in baseball, slugging .460.
Baltimore’s 4.87 team ERA ranks 23rd across all MLB pitching staffs.
The Orioles average baseball’s 25th-ranked WHIP (1.410).
Royals Stats, Odds & Insights
The Royals have been underdogs in three games this season and won one (33.3%) of those contests.
Kansas City ranks 24th in Major League Baseball with four home runs.
The Royals rank 20th in the majors with a .338 team slugging percentage.
Kansas City pitchers have a combined ERA of 3.43 ERA this year, 10th-best in baseball.
Royals pitchers have a 1.325 WHIP this season, 19th in the majors.
Orioles Starter Recent Performance: Dean Kremer
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Blue Jays | March 29 | 5.1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
Royals Starter Recent Performance: Seth Lugo
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Guardians | March 29 | 5.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
Orioles Key Players to Watch
Kremer (1-0) pitches for the Orioles to make his second start this season.
His most recent time out was on Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays, when the righty threw 5 1/3 innings, surrendering five earned runs while giving up five hits.
He has an 8.44 ERA and 10.1 strikeouts per nine innings while opponents are hitting .250 against him over his one appearance this season.
Cedric Mullins is batting .308 this season with a team-high three home runs and 11 RBI.
Jordan Westburg leads Baltimore in home runs with three while driving in four runs and slugging .750.
Adley Rutschman is slashing .259/.355/.519 this season for the Orioles.
Royals Key Players to Watch
The Royals’ Lugo will make his second start of the season.
The right-hander last pitched on Saturday, when he threw five innings against the Cleveland Guardians, giving up three earned runs.
He has an ERA of 5.40, a 1.33 strikeout to walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.400 in one game this season.
Maikel Garcia has accumulated a team-high batting average of .353, and leads the Royals in home runs (two).
Jonathan India has two doubles and two walks while batting .320.
Bobby Witt Jr. is hitting .240 with two doubles and two walks.
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