mlb Game Recap
Kansas City Royals vs Pittsburgh Pirates Recap - Royals Over Pirates 9-6
Kansas City got 0.2 innings of work from Kyle Zimmer en route to a 9-6 victory over Pittsburgh on Wednesday at PNC Park.
The Royals were a -130 favorite in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 8.
Kansas City got 4.1 innings from Mike Minor, who gave up 4 earned runs on 6 hits, while striking out 6. Kyle Zimmer earned the victory, while the Royals got 3 RBIs from Jorge Soler in the win.
Pittsburgh got a 2-inning outing from Chris Stratton in the loss. He gave up 2 earned runs, 0 walks and 3 hits in his time on the mound, while Adam Frazier had 2 hits in the loss for the Pirates.
Kansas City enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 12-8 advantage in hits.
Josh Staumont pitched the final 1.1 innings for the save. He struck out 2 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.
Kansas City heads into a battle against Minnesota. Pittsburgh, meanwhile, will have their next action against St. Louis.