The episode provides an account of the Kansas City Royals' 1-0 victory over the Baltimore Orioles in the first game of their American League Wild Card Series. The Royals' victory came despite a masterful pitching performance by the Orioles' ace, Corbin Burnes, who allowed only one run in eight innings. The Orioles' offense, however, struggled against Royals pitching, failing to capitalize on several scoring opportunities. This loss underscores the Orioles' recent history of underperforming in the postseason, highlighting a concerning trend that could potentially result in the departure of Burnes, who is set to become a free agent after the season.