Royals vs. Orioles, Game 23 Gamethread
The Royals need a strong performance tonight to end a seven-game losing streak. Or descend into madness.
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - APRIL 15: Seth Lugo #67 of the Kansas City Royals delivers a pitch against the Detroit Tigers during the bottom of the first inning at Comerica Park on April 15, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images) | Getty Images Well, uh, woof. After spending the weekend getting blasted by the Yankees and some minor-sounding infighting, the Royals ended a disastrous six-game road trip on a real heater, losers of seven in a row.
The vibes are not good as the Royals are tied with the Mets for the worst record in baseball at 7-15. There’s a lot of season left, and the Royals will need to get this bad taste out of their mouths. Like, now.
Immediately. Get a TON of Listerine and swish it around for two minutes. Spit it out.
Repeat maybe two or three more times. Today they return to Kauffman Stadium for a series against the Baltimore Orioles, who enter the series with a 10-12 record. Seth Lugo is the first swish of mouthwash as he gets the start.