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Pirates vs Royals Set to Clash in Series Finale with Kansas City Favored to Win

The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Kansas City Royals are set to conclude their three-game series with a match on Wednesday evening. The Pirates, with Bailey Falter on the mound, will be looking to bounce back from a tough loss in the series opener. The Royals, led by Kris Bubic, will aim to continue their winning streak. Kansas City is favored to win the game with an opening line of -188. Stay tuned for the Pirates vs. Royals prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Pirates +166 | Royals -188
• Spread: Pirates +1.5 (-128) | Royals -1.5 (+106)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Kansas City will win straight-up is 65%.

Pittsburgh vs Kansas City Stats

Pittsburgh Pirates

Bailey Falter will be starting on Wednesday for the Pittsburgh Pirates, following a decent outing in his last game despite taking the loss. He has been performing well this season, with five consecutive outings of allowing three or fewer runs. The Pirates are currently on a road trip, winning two of their past four series. Oneil Cruz has been hitting well recently, while Bryan Reynolds has been struggling. The team is averaging 3.40 runs per game and their pitching has been strong with a 3.68 ERA. Overall, the Pirates have a power ranking of 7, ranking 29th in offense and 4th in defense, with a record of 38-54 this season.

Kansas City Royals Analysis

Kris Bubic will take the mound for the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday, coming off a strong performance in his last outing against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Despite not being as dominant recently, Bubic is having a career-best season with a 2.36 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP. The Royals, who are aiming to reach a .500 record soon, have had success on the road recently, winning games against the Mariners and Diamondbacks. Vinnie Pasquantino has been a standout player this month, while Maikel Garcia and Jonathan India have struggled with consistency. The team's offense ranks last in the league, but their pitching has been solid with a 3.46 ERA. The Royals have a power ranking of 21 and hold a 44-48 overall record. In their last three matchups, Pittsburgh won two out of three games against Kansas City.

Pirates Pitching Shines as Team Shows Streaky Performance, Royals Struggle at Home

The Pittsburgh Pirates have displayed streaky performance as of late. After winning six consecutive games, including victories against formidable opponents like the Cardinals and Mets, they have now lost four games in a row. Despite this, their pitching has been exceptional. Pitcher Bailey Falter has been particularly reliable, allowing only six runs in his last four road games spanning 21 innings. The team has a 4-2 record in his past six starts. Pittsburgh's pitching staff, as a whole, has been impressive, conceding just 17 runs in their last six games. On the other hand, the Kansas City Royals have struggled, losing eight of their last ten games at home. While pitcher Kris Bubic has performed well, the team has faced defeat in four of his past six outings. This trend suggests that the Pirates have a stronger pitching staff compared to the Royals.

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