Orioles, Royals starting lineups for Game 2

LET’S SWEEP!!!!!

The Royals pulled off a Game 1 upset with a nail-biting low-scoring pitcher’s duel and can finish off a sweep with a win today to advance to the American League Divisional Series against the Yankees.

Seth Lugo goes for the Royals in Game 2. He gave up four runs on nine hits in 5 1/3 innings in a loss to the Orioles back in April, but has a 2.08 ERA over his last six starts. Hunter Renfroe is back in the lineup with Tommy Pham on the bench.

With their backs against the wall, the Orioles start Zach Eflin. He gave up six runs in five innings in a July 4 start against the Royals back when he was with the Rays. He features a terrific curveball but lefties actually hit him worse than righties did, batting just .225/.264/.375. Former Royals first baseman also gets the start today after pinch-hitting in Game 1.

Game time is at 3:38 CT on ESPN.