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Veteran Andrew McCutchen has been outstanding for the Pirates in his 17th MLB season. The 38-year-old from Fort Meade, Florida, doesn't play the field much these days, but he makes sure to contribute on the offensive end. Cutch currently has the highest batting average on the team at .267 with eight home runs and 31 RBIs.

The Pittsburgh Pirates look to break their four-game skid with a victory against the Kansas City Royals. Kansas City is 21-24 at home and 44-48 overall. The Royals have a 31-10 record in games when they have more hits than their opponents.

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Kansas City rolled to a 9-3 victory in Monday's series opener and won 4-3 via Nick Loftin's walk-off, RBI single in the ninth Tuesday. That secured the Royals' first winning home series since they swept a four-game set against the Chicago White Sox from May 5-8.

Pittsburgh is 25-40 overall and 16-18 in home games. The Pirates have a 7-27 record in games when they have allowed at least one home run. Philadelphia has a 37-27 record overall and an 18-15 ...

Jun 13, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes (30) delivers against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Wrigley Field.

The latest odds as of Wednesday: Pitching matchup for July 2, 2025 ... Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Pittsburgh Pirates at +1.5. Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0. Want even ...

Washington Nationals (6-10, fourth in the NL East) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (6-11, fifth in the NL Central) ... The matchup Tuesday is the second time these teams meet this season.