The Kansas City Royals (80-67) kick off a three-game series on Friday against the Pittsburgh Pirates (70-76). The contest starts at 6:40 p.m. ET at PNC Park.
Date: Friday, September 13, 2024Time: 6:40 p.m. ETTV: BSKCLive Stream: Watch this game on FuboLocation: Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaVenue: PNC ParkWatch MLB, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Start your risk free trial today.
Pirates vs. Royals Starting Pitchers
| Luis Ortiz (RHP) | Alec Marsh (RHP) | |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | GS | 22 |
| 6-5 | W-L | 7-8 |
| 3.26 | ERA | 4.66 |
| 5.2 | IP/Start | 5.1 |
| 1.112 | WHIP | 1.224 |
| 6.8 | K/9 | 8.1 |
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Pirates vs. Royals Team Stats
The Pirates are fifth-worst in MLB action with 144 home runs.The Royals' 162 home runs rank 16th in Major League Baseball.Pittsburgh's .235 batting average ranks 23rd in MLB.Kansas City's .253 batting average is among the best in baseball, ranking seventh in MLB.The Pirates are the 20th-highest scoring team in MLB play averaging 4.2 runs per game (619 total).The Royals have scored the ninth-most runs in the league this season with 693.
Hitters To Watch In Pirates vs. Royals
Pirates
| Name | GP | BA | OBP | SLG | HR | RBI | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Reynolds | 141 | .279 | .346 | .452 | 22 | 83 | 158 |
| Oneil Cruz | 131 | .266 | .325 | .460 | 19 | 72 | 132 |
| Andrew McCutchen | 109 | .241 | .338 | .432 | 20 | 50 | 98 |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | 114 | .270 | .313 | .381 | 8 | 42 | 109 |
| Bryan De La Cruz | 138 | .235 | .274 | .384 | 19 | 63 | 128 |
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Royals
| Name | GP | BA | OBP | SLG | HR | RBI | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | 147 | .333 | .385 | .596 | 30 | 99 | 195 |
| Salvador Pérez | 144 | .278 | .339 | .476 | 26 | 101 | 148 |
| Maikel Garcia | 142 | .237 | .282 | .341 | 7 | 55 | 128 |
| Hunter Renfroe | 104 | .240 | .312 | .403 | 13 | 50 | 84 |
| Tommy Pham | 103 | .261 | .325 | .392 | 9 | 36 | 99 |
A Look Ahead...
Upcoming Pirates Games
- Sept. 13: vs. Royals, 6:40 p.m. ET
- Sept. 14: vs. Royals, 1:05 p.m. ET
- Sept. 15: vs. Royals, 1:35 p.m. ET
- Sept. 16: at Cardinals, 7:45 p.m. ET
- Sept. 17: at Cardinals, 7:45 p.m. ET
Sept. 18: at Cardinals, 7:45 p.m. ETGet tickets for any MLB game this season at StubHub.
Upcoming Royals Games
- Sept. 13: at Pirates, 6:40 p.m. ET
- Sept. 14: at Pirates, 1:05 p.m. ET
- Sept. 15: at Pirates, 1:35 p.m. ET
- Sept. 16: vs. Tigers, 7:40 p.m. ET
- Sept. 17: vs. Tigers, 7:40 p.m. ET
Sept. 18: vs. Tigers, 7:40 p.m. ET