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Royals Win Game 1 vs. Orioles as MLB Fans Hype Cole Ragans After Duel with Burnes

Kansas City Royals ace Cole Ragans threw six shutout innings and struck out eight to lead his team to a 1-0 road victory over the Baltimore Orioles in Game 1 of their American League Wild Card series on Saturday.

Ragans earned the win in a pitchers' duel with O's starter Corbin Burnes, who allowed just one earned run over eight-plus innings, striking out three.

Ragans departed before the seventh inning due to left leg cramps. Thankfully, there is no long-term concern.

Royals relievers Sam Long and Kris Bubic earned holds before Lucas Erceg got the four-out save.