Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Kansas City Royals - September 18, 2026

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Royals logo, Royals 67-87, 1 1, 2 0, 3 3, 4 1, 5 0, 6 0, 7 0, 8 0, 9 0, R 5, H 8, E 2

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Pirates logo, Pirates 77-77, 1 0, 2 0, 3 2, 4 2, 5 1, 6 0, 7 3, 8 0, 9 -, R 8, H 15, E 0

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WinnerY. Ramírez (7-4)

LoserN. Pearson (2-2)

SaveG. Soto (15)

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Top 3Maikel Garcia doubles to deep right field, tagged out at third, Ronny Simon to Brandon Lowe to Nick Gonzales. Vinnie Pasquantino scores. Bobby Witt scores.

Top 3Vinnie Pasquantino singles to shallow center field. Bobby Witt to second. Kyle Isbel scores.

Top 1Vinnie Pasquantino homers to right field.

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Live Odds	Spread	O/U	Moneyline
KC Royals	+1.5 -140	O 8.5 -104	+160
Pittsburgh Pirates	-1.5 +116	U 8.5 -118	-190

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