Pittsburgh at Kansas City

Pittsburgh has lost seven of its past nine games while scoring only 13 runs in the seven losses while the Royals come off a 6-3 win over Minnesota while banging out 11 hits, including two by Whit Merrifield, who also scored twice in Sunday's victory. Kansas City has fought back to be one game under .500 after recovering from a long losing streak and Mike Minor will be on the mound tonight. Minor gave up a run on two hits in five innings his last time out against Tampa Bay. The Pirates are 17-42 their past 59 games versus left-handed starters and 17-46 overall on the road. Also, Pittsburgh is 25-51 its past 66 games in the first game of a series. Kansas City has won seven of its last eight interleague home games. Take the Royals - Max Play.