Royals vs. Pirates: MLB Prediction & Analysis
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Royals | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 1 |
Pirates | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | X | 4 | 8 | 1 |
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| No. | Player | Pos | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | SO | AVG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M. Garcia | 3B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 0.000 |
| 2 | B. Witt | SS | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .250 | 0.500 |
| 3 | J. Caglianone | DH | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .667 | 1.417 |
| 4 | S. Perez | 1B | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .500 | 1.000 |
| 5 | M. Massey | 2B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 0.000 |
| 6 | N. Loftin | RF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | 0.500 |
| 7 | J. Rave | LF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .250 | 0.500 |
| 8 | L. Maile | C | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .250 | 0.750 |
| 9 | I. Collins | PH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.000 |
| No. | Player | Pos | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | SO | AVG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | K. Griffin | SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .200 | 0.600 |
| 2 | B. Lowe | 2B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .250 | 0.650 |
| 3 | B. Reynolds | LF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .333 | 0.833 |
| 4 | O. Cruz | CF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .250 | 1.250 |
| 5 | J. Triolo | 3B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.000 |
| 6 | R. Simon | DH | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.000 |
| 7 | R. Flores | C | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .667 | 2.750 |
| 8 | S. Horwitz | 1B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .250 | 0.500 |
| 9 | J. Mangum | RF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .000 | 0.250 |
Royals vs. Pirates: Detailed Breakdown
Matchup overview: MLB Sunday
- Teams: Kansas City Royals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
- Time: 1:35PM ET
- Venue: PNC Park
Current betting odds
- Spread: Royals (-1.5, +170), Pirates (+1.5, -178)
- Moneyline: Royals +108, Pirates -110
- Total (Over/Under): 8.5 runs (-104/+100)
Dimers’ win probabilities
- Royals: 46.9%
- Pirates: 53.1%
Dimers' predictive MLB model, renowned for its accuracy, assesses each team's chances by simulating the outcome of the game 10,000 times. This method provides a precise and unbiased view.
Our Prediction: Who Wins?
After extensive simulations, our model gives the Royals a win probability of 46.9%, while the Pirates have a win probability of 53.1%.
Summary
According to our analysis, the Pirates are more likely to beat the Royals in the MLB game at PNC Park on Sunday. Discover the best run line, over/under and moneyline odds, picks and probabilities for the game on this page.
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