Royals vs Pirates starting pitchers
- Mitch Keller for Pittsburgh Pirates
- Michael Wacha for Kansas City Royals
Royals vs Pirates statistics
| Stat |
Royals |
Pirates |
| Hits |
1257 (8th) |
1174 (22nd) |
| Batting Average |
.253 (7th) |
.236 (23rd) |
| Runs Batted In |
681 (6th) |
600 (19th) |
| Runs |
701 (Tied-8th) |
622 (Tied-20th) |
| Home Runs |
165 (Tied-15th) |
144 (26th) |
| Walks |
382 (28th) |
439 (17th) |
| Stolen Bases |
120 (10th) |
97 (Tied-16th) |
| Strikeouts |
1032 (29th) |
1354 (7th) |
| Pitches |
20750 (26th) |
21567 (17th) |
Pittsburgh Pirates recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/13/24 |
vs Kansas City Royals |
L |
8-3 |
| 9/11/24 |
vs Miami Marlins |
W |
3-1 |
| 9/10/24 |
vs Miami Marlins |
W |
6-4 |
| 9/9/24 |
vs Miami Marlins |
W |
3-2 |
| 9/8/24 |
vs Washington Nationals |
W |
7-3 |
Kansas City Royals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/13/24 |
@ Pittsburgh Pirates |
W |
8-3 |
| 9/11/24 |
@ New York Yankees |
L |
4-3 F/11 |
| 9/10/24 |
@ New York Yankees |
W |
5-0 |
| 9/9/24 |
@ New York Yankees |
L |
10-4 |
| 9/8/24 |
vs Minnesota Twins |
W |
2-0 |
Royals vs Pirates predictions
Heading into the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, some key players from the Kansas City Royals are expected to step up. Bobby Witt Jr., who's been swinging a hot bat with a .332 average and 30 homers, looks set to continue his powerful performance. On the pitching side, Michael Wacha has been solid on the mound for the Royals, holding a 3.34 ERA and 130 strikeouts. And don't overlook Salvador Perez, who's already racked up 102 RBIs; his presence at the plate is a serious threat to any pitcher the Pirates throw at him.
For the Pittsburgh Pirates, Bryan Reynolds is definitely a player to watch. With a batting average of .281 and 22 homers, he’s a critical component of the Pirates' lineup. Mitch Keller will take the mound with a slightly higher ERA of 3.85 compared to Wacha, but with 153 strikeouts to his name, he can certainly make things difficult for Royals hitters. Oneil Cruz, bringing both power and speed, could provide some crucial plays, whether it be with his bat or on the field.
Considering the strengths and the recent performances of both teams, the Kansas City Royals might have a slight edge over the Pittsburgh Pirates in the upcoming game. The Royals have shown a bit more consistency in their play, and their higher team batting stats suggest they could outpace the Pirates, who while resilient, have struggled to maintain consistency. Royals fans could be in for a treat if their team maintains the momentum from their recent outings.
Pittsburgh Pirates injuries
- Ben Heller (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Daulton Jefferies (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Henry Davis (C): 10-Day-IL
- Cristofer Melendez (SP): Out
- Ke'Bryan Hayes (3B): 10-Day-IL
Kansas City Royals injuries
- Hunter Harvey (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Will Smith (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Michael Lorenzen (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Josh Taylor (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Vinnie Pasquantino (1B): 10-Day-IL
Royals vs Pirates game info
| Venue |
PNC Park |
| Location |
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| First pitch |
Sat 1:05 PM |
| Temperature |
83° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
