Royals face Pirates in live matchup on September 18
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 10:10 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
The Kansas City Royals are playing the Pittsburgh Pirates in a live game on September 18, 2026. Randy Dobnak is starting for the Royals with a 2.73 ERA, while Paul Skenes, with a 3.78 ERA, is making his first appearance against the Royals. Both teams are looking to gain momentum as the regular season winds down. Lineups have been adjusted, with Jac Caglianone getting the day off and Maikel Garcia starting for the second consecutive day.
- •Randy Dobnak has pitched 13 games this season.
- •Paul Skenes is having a challenging season despite good recent performances.
- •The Royals are concluding their final road series of the year.
- •Maikel Garcia is in the starting lineup for the Royals.
- 10:10 PMYahoo Sports — Royals at Pirates, September 18 live game discussion
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