Kansas City at Baltimore

Last place Kansas City is limping along with an offense that is 20th in runs scored and winding up a seven-game road trip here. The Royals are 4-10 in their last 14 games following a win and 1-7 in Bruce Chen's last eight starts as an underdog. Chen (5.51 ERA) is very hittable and has a 5.26 ERA in his career against the Orioles, including 13.50 this season. Chen has been consistently mediocre since late June and just earned his first victory since June 26 on Tuesday night. The Royals are 4-9 in Chen's last 13 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Baltimore is in the thick of the Wild Card race and playing hard, winning six of eight. The Orioles are 9-3 in their last 12 home games against a left-handed starter and 6-2 in their last eight home games vs. a team with a losing record. Starter Tommy Hunter likes facing the Royals, with a 3.29 career ERA against them, as well as a 2.57 ERA this season, so grab the home team against the road weary visitors. Play the Orioles.