The Orioles return home after an indifferent road trip. They are a very good home team this year, up against a Royals team that is just 9-21 in away games. Wells starts for the O's today. He has been solid more often than not, with a ton of strikeouts this season. He can be a victim of too many long balls, but is very sharp (2.45 ERA) at home this season. Lefty Daniel Lynch has appeared in just two games since returning from injury, and has looked just average so far. With one of the worst pens in the business, don't expect much support from the KC relievers today.

The Royals' run differential is a very unhealthy 2.4/5.1 in their last seven games. They are a poor hitting team, especially so against right-handers. I expect a big day from Wells and the Orioles' top eight lineup today. Take Baltimore on the run line at -1 1/2. 9*!