How to Watch Royals vs. Pirates: TV Channel & Live Stream - July 7

Updated Jul. 7, 2025 3:22 p.m. ET

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Oneil Cruz and the Pittsburgh Pirates take the field on Monday at Kauffman Stadium against Noah Cameron, who will start for the Kansas City Royals. First pitch will be at 7:40 p.m. ET for the first game of a three-game series.

Take a look at everything you need to know to watch the Royals vs. Pirates matchup.

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Royals vs. Pirates Game Information & How to Watch

Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
9/15/2024	Pirates	-1.5	7.5	-114	-106	4-3 PIT
9/14/2024	Royals	-1.5	8	-119	-100	5-1 KC
9/13/2024	Pirates	-1.5	8.5	-114	-105	8-3 KC
8/30/2023	Pirates	-1.5	9.5	-124	+105	4-1 PIT
8/29/2023	Royals	-1.5	8.5	-150	+128	6-3 PIT
8/28/2023	Royals	-1.5	9	-118	-102	5-0 PIT
4/28/2021	Royals	-1.5	7.5	-124	+107	9-6 KC
4/27/2021	Pirates	-1.5	8	-115	+100	2-1 PIT

Bobby Witt Jr. is hitting .292 with 30 doubles, three triples, 12 home runs and 28 walks.
Including all MLB hitters, Witt is 18th in batting average, 56th in on-base percentage, and 25th in slugging.
Witt has collected a hit in 10 games in a row. During his last 10 games he is batting .395 with three doubles, two home runs, two walks and nine RBIs.
Maikel Garcia's .303 batting average paces his team.
Garcia is 143rd in homers in baseball, and 88th in RBI.
Garcia carries a three-game streak with at least one hit into this contest. In his last five games he is hitting .200 with a double, two walks and an RBI.
Vinnie Pasquantino paces the Royals with 14 home runs and 55 runs batted in.
Salvador Perez has 23 doubles, 10 home runs and 16 walks while batting .235.

Date	Opponent	Score	Pitching Matchup
July 2	@ Mariners	L 3-2	Noah Cameron vs Logan Gilbert
July 3	@ Mariners	W 3-2	Seth Lugo vs Logan Evans
July 4	@ Diamondbacks	W 9-3	Kris Bubic vs Eduardo Rodriguez
July 5	@ Diamondbacks	L 7-1	Michael Wacha vs Ryne Nelson
July 6	@ Diamondbacks	W 4-0	Michael Lorenzen vs Anthony DeSclafani
July 7	Pirates	-	Noah Cameron vs Andrew Heaney
July 8	Pirates	-	Seth Lugo vs Mitch Keller
July 9	Pirates	-	Kris Bubic vs Bailey Falter
July 11	Mets	-	Michael Wacha vs Frankie Montás
July 12	Mets	-	Michael Lorenzen vs TBA
July 13	Mets	-	Noah Cameron vs Clay Holmes

Cruz has racked up a team-best 15 home runs.
In all of MLB, Cruz is 39th in home runs and 116th in RBI.
Bryan Reynolds has capitalized on opportunities as he paces his team with 45 runs batted in.
Among all MLB hitters, Reynolds is 105th in home runs and 60th in RBI.
Andrew McCutchen paces the Pirates' lineup with a .261 batting average.
Isiah Kiner-Falefa is hitting .272 with 10 doubles, two triples, a home run and 13 walks.

Date	Opponent	Score	Pitching Matchup
July 1	Cardinals	W 1-0	Paul Skenes vs Andre Pallante
July 2	Cardinals	W 5-0	Mitch Keller vs Sonny Gray
July 4	@ Mariners	L 6-0	Bailey Falter vs Bryan Woo
July 5	@ Mariners	L 1-0	Mike Burrows vs Luis Castillo
July 6	@ Mariners	L 1-0	Paul Skenes vs George Kirby
July 7	@ Royals	-	Andrew Heaney vs Noah Cameron
July 8	@ Royals	-	Mitch Keller vs Seth Lugo
July 9	@ Royals	-	Bailey Falter vs Kris Bubic
July 11	@ Twins	-	Mike Burrows vs TBA
July 12	@ Twins	-	Paul Skenes vs Joe Ryan
July 13	@ Twins	-	Andrew Heaney vs Simeon Woods Richardson