The Orioles face the possible end of their season Wednesday after squandering a brilliant outing by ace Corbin Burnes in a 1-0 loss to the Royals. Here are five things we learned from the game: The Orioles are on the brink of a long offseason and a heap of harsh judgements A string of flailing at-bats from their best hitters,

Royals left-handed ace Cole Ragans dueled with Orioles star Corbin Burnes at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. And Royals superstar Bobby Witt Jr. stepped onto the national stage to lead the offense. Both players lived up to the moment. Ragans was dominant and Witt had a decisive RBI single in the Royals’ 1-0 victory.

Well ahead of schedule from a late-season injury, Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino is set to return ahead of Game 1 of the American League Wild Card series against the Baltimore Orioles. In fact, he’s in Tuesday’s lineup, batting third as the designated hitter.