Baltimore Orioles-Kansas City Royals free livestream: How to watch MLB playoffs game 2, TV, schedule

The Baltimore Orioles play against the Kansas City Royals in game 2 of their MLB playoff series today. The matchup will begin at 3:30 p.m. CT on ESPN. Fans can watch this game for free online by using the free trials offered by DirecTV Stream and Fubo TV. Alternatively, Sling offers a first-month discount to new users.

The Orioles lost the series opener 1-0 yesterday, as they struggled to find offensive success. Baltimore’s starting pitcher Corbin Burnes only allowed one run through eight innings, which was an impressive outing. However, the Baltimore offense only accrued five hits in the matchup.

Cedric Mullins led the Baltimore offense, as he ended the game 2-3 at the plate. Meanwhile, Gunnar Henderson and Anthony Santander combined to hit 0-7 at the plate for Baltimore, so they will try to improve their performance this afternoon.

The Royals received a great outing from their starting pitcher Cole Ragans, who allowed zero runs through six innings. Notably, he threw eight strikeouts and only allowed four hits in the matchup.

The Kansas City offense will look to perform better this afternoon, as the team only scored one run. The game-winning run was scored in the sixth inning because Bobby Witt Jr. hit an RBI single, which was his only hit in the victory.

Fans can watch this game for free online by using the free trials offered by DirecTV Stream and Fubo TV. Alternatively, Sling offers a first-month discount to new users.