The Pittsburgh Pirates open a three-game series with the Kansas City Royals tonight at PNC Park. First pitch is 6:40pm. Luis Ortiz will start for the Bucs. The Pirates begin the night 70-76 overall, and are tied with the Cincinnati Reds for last place in the National League Central Division.
Kansas City enter the weekend 80-67 overall. They are four games behind Cleveland in the A.L. Central, but are one of the American League Wild Card teams by a full five games.
The Pirates and Royals play Saturday at 1:05pm. Pre-game on WISR at 12:40pm.
The Pirates and Royals complete their series Sunday at 1:35pm. The Pirates head to St. Louis after the game to begin a four-game series Monday. They also face the Reds for three games as part of the road trip.