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.