Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr. reaches first base before the ball to Ryan Mountcastle to drive in go-ahead run against the Orioles during game 2 of the wild-card series held at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)
Orioles vs. Royals in Game 2 of AL wild-card series | PHOTOS
Baltimore plays Kansas City in the wild-card round
The Royals celebrate after defeating the Orioles, 2-1, in Game 2 of the wild-card series held at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)The Royals celebrate after defeating the Orioles, 2-1, in Game 2 of the wild-card series held at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)
Baltimore Orioles fans watch the Kansas City Royals team celebrate the final out during Game 2 of the American League wild-card series at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Baltimore's season ended with a 2-1 loss.(Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Royals catcher Salvador Perez, left, celebrates after Orioles’ Gunnar Henderson, right, strikes out to end the game. The Royals defeated the 2-1 in Game 2 of the American League wild-cards series to advance to the Division Series. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)Royals catcher Salvador Perez, left, starts to celebrate as Orioles’ Gunnar Henderson, right, strikes out to end the game. The Royals defeated the 2-1 in Game 2 of the American League wild-cards series to advance to the Division Series. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)
Orioles’ Gunnar Henderson makes the last out in Game 2 of the wild-card series against the Kansas City Royals held at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)Fans watch the Baltimore Orioles fail to score against the Kansas City Royals during the ninth inning of Game 2 of the American League wild-card series at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Baltimore's season ended with a 2-1 loss.(Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)From left, Jon Britton of Clear Spring, MD, Jeremy Grove of Williamsport MD and Justin Cline of Hagerstown sit in disbelief as the Kansas City Royals celebrate during Game 2 of the American League wild-card series at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Baltimore's season ended with a 2-1 loss.(Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)
From left, Baltimore Orioles pitcher Kyle Braddish out for the season, designated hitter Adley Rutschman and catcher James McCann watch the Kansas City Royals team celebrate on the field during Game 2 of the American League wild-card series at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Baltimore's season ended with a 2-1 loss.(Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Orioles Adley Rutschman sits by himself in the dugout as the Royals celebrate on field at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The Royals defeated the 2-1 in Game 2 of the American League wild-cards series to advance to the Division Series. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)Pitcher Corbin Burnes looks dejectedly from the dugout as the Royals celebrate on field in a playoff victory over the Orioles last fall. Burnes signed as a free agent with the Arizona Diamondbacks in the offseason. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)
Orioles’ Gunnar Henderson, who struck out to end the game, walks dejectedly to the club house. The Royals defeated the 2-1 in Game 2 of the American League wild-cards series to advance to the Division Series. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)Orioles’ Gunnar Henderson, who struck out to end the game, walks dejectedly to the club house. The Royals defeated the 2-1 in Game 2 of the American League wild-cards series to advance to the Division Series. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)Dejected Orioles fans watch Gunnar Henderson struck out to end the game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The Royals defeated the 2-1 in Game 2 of the American League wild-cards series to advance to the Division Series. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)
Orioles fans look disappointed as the Royals celebrate their victory on field at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The Royals defeated the 2-1 in Game 2 of the American League wild-cards series to advance to the Division Series. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)Orioles relieve pitcher Cionel Pérez, right, sits in the dugout as the Royals celebrate on field at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The Royals defeated the 2-1 in Game 2 of the American League wild-cards series to advance to the Division Series. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)Orioles’ Jordan Westburg, left, walks to the club house after defeat by the Royals defeated in Game 2 of the American League wild-cards series to advance to the Division Series. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)
Orioles fans watch the late innings of Game 2 of the wild-card series against the Royals held at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Orioles fans watch the late innings of Game 2 of the wild-card series against the Royals held at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Orioles fans try to helps the Orioles with rally hats during Game 2 of the wild-card series held at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)
Orioles’ Jordan Westburg tags out Royals’ Garrett Hampson on steal attempt during Game 2 of the wild-card series held at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)Orioles’ Jordan Westburg tags out Royals’ Garrett Hampson on steal attempt during Game 2 of the wild-card series held at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)Orioles’ Yennier Cano throws across the diamond to Ryan Mountcastle after fielding a slow grounder by Hunter Renfroe during Game 2 of the wild-card series against the Royals held at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)
Orioles bench looks on after Anthony Santander strikes out during Game 2 of the wild-card series against the Royals held at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Orioles fans cheer after Royals’ Salvador Perez strikes out with bases loaded during game 2 of the wild-card series held at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr. reaches first base before the ball to Ryan Mountcastle to drive in go-ahead run against the Orioles during game 2 of the wild-card series held at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)
Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr. singles in go-ahead run against the Orioles during game 2 of the wild-card series held at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)An Orioles’ fan holds up a sign during game 2 of the wild-card series against the Royals held at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Orioles’ Cedric Mullins drinks in celebration after tying the game with a solo home run during game 2 of the wild-card series against the Royals held at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)
Orioles’ Cedric Mullins ties the game with a solo home run during game 2 of the wild-card series against the Royals held at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Orioles owner David Rubenstein reacts as Cedric Mullins ties the game with a solo home run during game 2 of the wild-card series against the Royals held at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Orioles’ Cedric Mullins celebrate his solo home run that tied the game during game 2 of the wild-card series against the Royals held at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)
Orioles’ Cedric Mullins ties the game with a solo home run during game 2 of the wild-card series against the Royals held at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)Orioles’ Cedric Mullins ties the game with a solo home run during game 2 of the wild-card series against the Royals held at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)Orioles’ Cedric Mullins ties the game with a solo home run during game 2 of the wild-card series against the Royals held at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)
Orioles’ Cedric Mullins ties the game with a solo home run during game 2 of the wild-card series against the Royals held at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)Orioles’ Ryan Mountcastle shows frustration after flying out with runner on base in the fourth inning during game 2 of the wild-card series against the Royals held at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)Orioles’ Ryan Mountcastle shows frustration after flying out with runner on base in the fourth inning during game 2 of the wild-card series against the Royals held at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)
Orioles’ Cedric Mullins reacts after striking out during game 2 of the wild-card series against the Royals held at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)Orioles’ Jacob Webb reacts after escaping a bases loaded threat during game 2 of the wild-card series against the Royals held at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Orioles’ Gunnar Henderson grabs a grounder and fires across the diamond to get Bobby Whitt Jr. during game 2 of the wild-card series against the Royals held at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)
Orioles’ Ryan Mountcastle turns after flying out, squelching a potential rally with two on during game 2 of the wild-card series against the Royals held at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)An Orioles fan looks on with concern as the team only has one hit at this time during game 2 of the wild-card series against the Royals held at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)An Orioles fan holds up a sign during game 2 of the wild-card series against the Royals held at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)
Orioles’ Cedric Mullins strikes out looking during game 2 of the wild-card series against the Royals held at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Orioles short stop Gunnar Henderson leaps over Royals’ Hunter Renfroe for fielder’s choice on grounder by Kyle Isbel during game 2 of the wild-card series held at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Orioles owner David Rubenstein is in the stands as Cedric Mullins is on deck during game 2 of the wild-card series against the Royals held at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)
Orioles owner David Rubenstein is in the stands during game 2 of the wild-card series against the Royals held at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)Orioles’ Ryan Mountcastle reacts after striking out during game 2 of the wild-card series against the Royals held at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)Orioles’ Ryan Mountcastle hit a foul ball in the 2nd inning of Game 2 of the American League wild-card series with the Kansas City Royals. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)
Orioles’ Anthony Santander strikes out with man on 1st base in 1st inning of game 2 of the wild-card series against the Royals held at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)Orioles’ Jordan Westburg is hit by a pitch during game 2 of the wild-card series against the Royals held at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Orioles’ Jordan Westburg is hit by a pitch during game 2 of the wild-card series against the Royals held at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)
Orioles’ Jordan Westburg is hit by a pitch during game 2 of the wild-card series against the Royals held at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)Orioles’ Jordan Westburg is hit by a pitch during game 2 of the wild-card series against the Royals held at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)Orioles’ Jordan Westburg was hit by a pitch in the 1st inning of Game 2 of the American League wild-card series with the Kansas City Royals. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)
Orioles fans cheer on the team during the 1st inning of Game 2 of the American League wild-card series with the Kansas City Royals. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)
Orioles starter Zach Eflin pitches to the Royals in game 2 of the wild-card series held at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Orioles’ Ryan Mountcastle cannot make a diving grab of a line drive double by Royals’ Michael Massey who later scored in the 1st inning of game 2 of the wild-card series against the Royals held at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)
Royals’ Michael Massey’s double down the line skips past Orioles’ Ryan Mountcastle leading to a run in 1st inning of game 2 of the wild-card series held at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Fans cheer before game 2 of the wild-card series between the Baltimore Orioles and the Kansas City Royals held at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)Fans cheer before game 2 of the wild-card series between the Baltimore Orioles and the Kansas City Royals held at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)
Orioles fans cheer on the team during the 1st inning of Game 2 of the American League wild-card series with the Kansas City Royals. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)Steve Pearce who threw out first pitch is welcomed before game 2 of the wild-card series between the Baltimore Orioles and the Kansas City Royals held at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)The National Anthem is sung before game 2 of the wild-card series between the Baltimore Orioles and the Kansas City Royals held at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)
Orioles infielder Jackson Holliday practices fielding balls ahead of Game 2 of the American League Wild Card Series against the Kansas City Royals. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson practices fielding balls ahead of Game 2 of the American League Wild Card Series against the Kansas City Royals. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)Orioles Jackson Holliday, father Matt and brother Ethan watch him during batting practice at Camden Yards. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)
Orioles infielder Jackson Holliday practices fielding balls ahead of Game 2 of the American League Wild Card Series against the Kansas City Royals. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)
