The Royals invite their small market brothers, the Pittsburgh Pirates into town this week for a three-game series. The Royals have won seven in a row at home against the Pirates, who are on their way to a fifth consecutive losing season. They are in a rebuild like the Royals, but have taken a step forward after losing 100+ games in each of the last two seasons.
Pittsburgh Pirates (58-73) vs. Kansas City Royals (41-91) at Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO
Pirates: 4.18 runs scored/game (24th in MLB), 4.91 runs allowed/game (22nd)
Royals: 3.