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First baseman Vinnie Pasquantino thrilled the baseball world with his return to the Royals' lineup on Tuesday, less than five weeks after breaking his thumb in a game.

Pasquantino had no chance of rehab in the minors before serving as the designated hitter in Game 1 of the Royals' Wild Card Series against the Orioles in Baltimore.

After the Royals' 1-0 win, this became a focus for Orioles fans.

With the Royals' Maikel Garcia on third base and two outs in a scoreless game in the sixth inning, Bobby Witt Jr. entered the game. Witt won the baseball title this season and is in the running for the American League's Most Valuable Player title.

The Orioles were faced with a choice: pitch to Witt or intentionally walk him and face Pasquantino, who hadn't played a game in a month. Baltimore chose the former and paid the price. Witt singled starter Corbin Burnes and Garcia scored the game's only run.

Hyde explained the decision to run against Witt.

“I let Corbin Burnes and the way he throws the baseball right there dictate who he goes after,” Hyde said.

Royals manager Matt Quatraro wasn't surprised by the decision to pitch Witt.

“This guy was unbelievable today,” Quatraro said of Burnes. “He has incredible stuff. He finds out that this is your best pitcher and our best hitter. That's why you play this game, right? But I would have been more surprised if he had left.”

Orioles fans unhappy

Some Baltimore fans cheered on manager Brandon Hyde after the game because he accused Witt.

You can see many of these answers on X (Twitter).

Includes reporting from The Star's Jaylon Thompson.

On By John Fenwick

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