The Baltimore Orioles scored 4 runs in the first inning and the Kansas City Royals could never catch up in a 7-3 loss Tuesday night.
Whit Merrifield scored on a Nicky Lopez single, Carlos Santana hit a solo home run and Salvador Perez scored on an error.
The Royals will try to bounce back Wednesday night against Baltimore. Mike Minor will be the starting pitcher with the first pitch at 6:05.
Baltimore defeats Kansas City Royals 7-3
