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The Pittsburgh Pirates (58-73) have lost two games in a row as they ready to square off against the Kansas City Royals (41-91), who have lost three in a row. The Pirates are favored (-113) to halt their streak in Monday’s matchup, which begins at 8:10 PM ET at Kauffman Stadium. Pittsburgh’s Johan Oviedo and Kansas City’s Zack Greinke will start this matchup.<\/p>\n

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Game Info, Betting Lines for Pirates vs. Royals<\/h2>\n
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  • Game Day:<\/strong> Monday, August 28, 2023<\/li>\n
  • Game Time:<\/strong> 8:10 PM ET<\/li>\n
  • Location:<\/strong> Kansas City, Missouri<\/li>\n
  • Stadium:<\/strong> Kauffman Stadium<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    Pirates vs Royals Betting Information<\/caption>\n
    Favorite<\/th>\nFavorite Moneyline<\/th>\nTotal<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Pirates<\/td>\n-113<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

    How Do I Watch the Pirates vs. the Royals?<\/h2>\n
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    • TV Channel:<\/strong> BSKC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Pirates Stats & Trends<\/h2>\n

      Pirates Batting<\/h3>\n
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      • The Pirates have hit 127 home runs this season, the fifth-lowest total in MLB action.<\/li>\n
      • Pittsburgh ranks 27th in MLB with a .234 batting average.<\/li>\n
      • The Pirates’ .313 on-base percentage is 23rd in MLB.<\/li>\n
      • Pittsburgh strikes out 8.9 times per game, the No. 21 average in the majors.<\/li>\n
      • The Pirates average 1.1 home runs per road game this season (71 total on the road).<\/li>\n
      • Pittsburgh has a .389 slugging percentage and is averaging 3.1 extra-base hits per game away from home.<\/li>\n
      • The club averages 7.6 hits per game and is batting .226 on the road this season.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Pirates Key Batters<\/h3>\n
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        • Bryan Reynolds has 122 hits to go with a slugging percentage of .458, both of which rank first among Pittsburgh hitters this season. He has a .263 batting average and an on-base percentage of .324.<\/li>\n
        • He ranks 60th in batting average, 87th in on-base percentage, and 48th in slugging among all qualifying hitters in MLB.<\/li>\n
        • Andrew McCutchen has 93 hits this season and a team-best OBP of .372. He’s batting .252 and slugging .396.<\/li>\n
        • He is 87th in batting average, 13th in on-base percentage and 111th in slugging in MLB.<\/li>\n
        • Ke’Bryan Hayes has collected 99 base hits, an OBP of .300 and a slugging percentage of .427 this season.<\/li>\n
        • Jack Suwinski has been key for Pittsburgh with 70 hits, an OBP of .332 plus a slugging percentage of .434.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Royals Stats & Trends<\/h2>\n

          Royals Batting<\/h3>\n
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          • The Royals’ 127 home runs rank 26th in MLB this season.<\/li>\n
          • Kansas City has a team batting average of .242 this season, which ranks 20th among MLB teams.<\/li>\n
          • The Royals have an OBP of just .299 this season, which ranks 29th in MLB.<\/li>\n
          • Kansas City ranks 15th with an average of 8.6 strikeouts per game.<\/li>\n
          • They have averaged 1.0 home runs per game in their 63 home contests this season.<\/li>\n
          • In 63 home games this season, it is slugging .411 with 183 hits going for extra bases.<\/li>\n
          • They are averaging 8.7 base hits per game and batting .258 as a team at home this season.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Royals Key Batters<\/h3>\n
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            • Bobby Witt Jr. has accumulated an on-base percentage of .318, a slugging percentage of .502, and has 146 hits, all club-highs for the Royals (while batting .278).<\/li>\n
            • Including all qualified hitters, he is 25th in batting average, while his on-base percentage is 100th and he is 20th in slugging.<\/li>\n
            • Salvador Perez has 19 doubles, 19 home runs and 18 walks while batting .248. He’s slugging .417 with an on-base percentage of .292.<\/li>\n
            • Including all qualified hitters, his batting average puts him 99th, his on-base percentage is 132nd, and he is 90th in slugging.<\/li>\n
            • Maikel Garcia is hitting .279 with 17 doubles, two triples, four home runs and 27 walks.<\/li>\n
            • MJ Melendez is hitting .232 with 27 doubles, four triples, 12 home runs and 43 walks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Pirates vs. Royals Probable Pitchers<\/h2>\n
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              Johan Oviedo (PIT)<\/th>\nPitcher<\/th>\nZack Greinke (KC)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
              7 – 13<\/td>\nW\/L<\/th>\n1 – 12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              145.1<\/td>\nIP<\/th>\n114.2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              4.46<\/td>\nERA<\/th>\n5.02<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              1.328<\/td>\nWHIP<\/th>\n1.238<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              8.0<\/td>\nK\/9<\/th>\n6.1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              3.8<\/td>\nBB\/9<\/th>\n1.2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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              Pirates vs. Royals Injury Updates<\/h2>\n<\/h2>\n
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              • Pirates: Henry Davis: 10 Day IL (Hand), Carmen Mlodzinski: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Vince Vel\u00e1squez: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Angel Perdomo: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Tucupita Marcano: 60 Day IL (Knee), Oneil Cruz: 60 Day IL (Ankle), Jarlin Garc\u00eda: 60 Day IL (Arm), Max Kranick: 60 Day IL (Elbow), JT Brubaker: 60 Day IL (Elbow)<\/li>\n
              • Royals: Nick Pratto: 10 Day IL (Groin), Daniel Lynch: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Brad Keller: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Josh Taylor: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Kris Bubic: 60 Day IL (Flexor), Josh Staumont: 60 Day IL (Neck), Vinnie Pasquantino: 60 Day IL (Shoulder)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Recent Scores and Betting Lines for the Pirates and Royals (Last 10 Games)<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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