Kansas City Royals face Pittsburgh Pirates as Skenes and Dobnak start

The Kansas City Royals are visiting the Pittsburgh Pirates for a three-game series at PNC Park, starting September 18, 2026, at 6:40 p.m. ET. The Royals will have Randy Dobnak on the mound, who is making his 12th start of the season. Dobnak has a record of 3-4 with a 2.73 ERA and is coming off a loss against the Boston Red Sox. The Pirates will start Paul Skenes, who has a record of 10-11 and a 3.78 ERA, following a strong performance in his last outing against the Chicago Cubs. The matchup holds significance for both teams as they vie for better positioning in the standings.

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