Kansas City Royals seek to sweep Pittsburgh Pirates, who continue a tough road losing streak.

The Kansas City Royals aim to complete a home series sweep against the Pittsburgh Pirates, who are in a seven-game road losing streak. Kris Bubic, an All-Star, will start for the Royals. The Pirates have struggled offensively on the road, being outscored 34-11 during their losing streak. The Royals have won the first two games of the series, with a walk-off victory in the second. Both teams have several players on the injured list.