Royals bullpen falters again in loss to Pirates

The Kansas City Royals fell to the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on September 20, 2026, at PNC Park. Michael Wacha pitched 5.2 innings, allowing two runs but left with a 3-2 lead after Vinnie Pasquantino’s two-run homer in the seventh. The game turned in the eighth when Nate Pearson allowed a two-run homer to Rafael Flores Jr., giving the Pirates a late advantage. Kansas City concludes its final road trip with a 2-7 record, and is 67-89 overall as the season nears its end.

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