On Friday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Pittsburgh Pirates (70-76) hosting the Kansas City Royals (80-67) at 6:40 p.m. ET.
The Royals (+108 underdog on the moneyline) are away versus the Pirates (-126). Luis Ortiz (6-5) will start in this one for the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Kansas City Royals have yet to tab a starting pitcher for this game.
The Pirates won 3-1 over the Marlins Wednesday in their most recent game. Jared Triolo finished 2-for-3 with a home run and an RBI to lead them offensively while Bailey Falter was picked up the victory after throwing 7 1/3 innings without giving up an earned run on two hits, while striking out five.