Kansas City at Pittsburgh

Kansas City had its five-game winning streak snapped last night in a 2-1 loss to the Pirates, but the Royals still sit atop the AL Central with a 14-8 record. They're getting great pitching, as they have allowed a total of only seven runs their past five games. Mike Minor has done his best work in two road games this season giving up three runs on eight hits in 9 and 2/3 innings for the Royals. Mitch Keller has been knocked around to the tune of 13 runs on 21 hits in 16 1/3 innings. Kansas City is 37-17 its past 54 games as a favorite and 19-7 its past 26 games versus right-handed starters. Pittsburgh is 8-23 its past 31 interleague games, including 3-11 at home. Take the Royals.