The lead
July 12, 2026 - Baltimore - Shane Baz earned 9.7 pitching FP, Leody Taveras added 9 hitting FP, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 8-2 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, per the Associated Press recap on CBS Sports.
How the game turned
Baltimore built a multi-run cushion and kept adding, finishing the weekend strong against Kansas City. The Royals scored twice but could not mount a comeback.
Pitching and matchup notes
Baz's start set the tone while Orioles pitching held Kansas City to two runs. AthX Engine graded Baltimore at 17 team FP.
Bats that changed the board
Taveras' 9 hitting FP paced the offense as Baltimore closed the series with authority.
AthX Engine fantasy angle
Series-closing home wins stack value into the break. Baz's 9.7 FP and the Orioles' 17 team FP register on separate daily leaderboards from dynamic pricing.
What comes next
Both clubs entered the All-Star break after Baltimore's series win.
*Sources: MLB.com schedule, CBS Sports/AP recap, AthX Engine scoring. Information only; not financial advice.*
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