
How to Watch Royals vs. Pirates: TV Channel & Live Stream - July 8
Updated Jul. 8, 2025 3:24 p.m. ET
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The Kansas City Royals versus Pittsburgh Pirates game on Tuesday at 7:40 p.m. ET will feature a pair of hot hitters in Bobby Witt Jr. and Oneil Cruz.
Take a look at everything you need to watch the Royals vs. Pirates game.
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Royals vs. Pirates Game Information & How to Watch
- When: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 7:40 p.m. ET
- Where: Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri
- TV: Watch on FDSKC, SportsNet PT
- Box Score: Fox Sports
Royals vs. Pirates Prediction
- Score Prediction: Royals 4, Pirates 3
- Total Prediction: Under 8 runs
- Win Probabilities: Royals 53%, Pirates 47%
Royals vs. Pirates Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7/2025 | Royals | -1.5 | 8.5 | -154 | +128 | 9-3 KC |
| 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 |
Royals Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 6-4 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.6 |
| HR | 10 |
| ERA | 3.83 |
| K/9 | 8.2 |
Royals Player Insights
- Witt is hitting .296 with 30 doubles, three triples, 13 home runs and 28 walks.
- Among all hitters in MLB, Witt is 56th in homers and 33rd in RBI.
- Witt brings a hitting streak of 11 games into this game. In his last 10 games he is batting .439 with three doubles, two home runs, two walks and 10 RBIs.
- Maikel Garcia is batting .306 to lead his team.
- Garcia ranks 144th in home runs and 86th in RBI among all hitters in MLB.
- Garcia heads into this game looking for his fifth game in a row with a hit. During his last five outings he is hitting .263 with a double, two walks and an RBI.
- Vinnie Pasquantino leads the Royals with 15 home runs and 56 runs batted in.
- Pasquantino will look to build on his two-game hitting in this game. In his last five games he is batting .333 with two doubles, three home runs and nine RBIs.
- Salvador Perez has 24 doubles, 11 home runs and 16 walks while batting .238.
- Perez has recorded at least one hit in two straight games. During his last five outings he is batting .211 with two doubles, two home runs and four RBIs.
Royals Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | W 9-3 | 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 |
| July 18 | @ Marlins | - | TBA vs TBA |
Pirates Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 6-4 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.6 |
| HR | 7 |
| ERA | 2.09 |
| K/9 | 8.6 |
Pirates Player Insights
- Cruz leads the Pirates with 15 home runs.
- In all of the majors, Cruz is 39th in home runs and 118th in RBI.
- Bryan Reynolds has collected 45 runs batted in to pace his team.
- Among all MLB hitters, Reynolds ranks 107th in home runs and 60th in RBI.
- Andrew McCutchen paces the Pirates with a team-high batting average of .258.
- Isiah Kiner-Falefa has 10 doubles, two triples, a home run and 13 walks while hitting .269.
Pirates Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | L 9-3 | 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 |
| July 18 | White Sox | - | TBA vs TBA |
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