masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgKANSAS CITY – The Orioles trail a playoff series 3-0 for the first time in club history. A win today extends the American League Championship Series to a fifth game. A loss sends them home.

The Orioles’ three hits last night were their fewest in a playoff game since they also collected three in Game 3 of the 1996 ALCS. They’ve been two-hit on three separate occasions in their postseason history, most recently Game 3 of the 1974 ALCS against the Athletics.

If the Orioles are swept today,…KANSAS CITY – The Orioles trail a playoff series 3-0 for the first time in club history. A win today extends the American League Championship Series to a fifth game. A loss sends them home.

The Orioles’ three hits last night were their fewest in a playoff game since they also collected three in Game 3 of the 1996 ALCS. They’ve been two-hit on three separate occasions in their postseason history, most recently Game 3 of the 1974 ALCS against the Athletics.

If the Orioles are swept today, Chris Davis would have one game remaining on his suspension. He wouldn’t be available on Opening Day 2015.

No changes to the Royals lineup. If it ain’t broke…

For the Royals
Alcides Escobar SS
Nori Aoki RF
Lorenzo Cain CF
Eric Hosmer 1B
Billy Butler DH
Alex Gordon LF
Salvador Perez C
Omar Infante 2B
Mike Moustakas 3B

Jason Vargas LHP